southfront--2020-07-12--Syrian Army Shelled Turkish Forces In Northern Raqqa: Monitoring Group

In a rare incident , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) shelled Turkish-backed forces in Raqqa ’ s northern @ @ @ @ @ .
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) reported that army troops @ @ @ @ @ Issa carried out the artillery strikes .
Last year , the army deployed howitzers and @ @ @ @ @ .
Turkish-backed forces responded to the artillery strikes by targeting several positions of the SAA @ @ @ @ @ Forces ( SDF ) near Ain Issa .
The rare incident is a reflection of @ @ @ @ @ forces on one side and the SAA and the SDF on the other .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ deployed large reinforcements near Ain Issa .
Heavy machine guns , battle tanks as well @ @ @ @ @ deployed in the town ’ s vicinity .
A number of recent reports claimed that @ @ @ @ @ a large operation against the SDF in north Raqqa and northeast Aleppo .
While these @ @ @ @ @ the SAA is clearly preparing for such possibility .
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In a rare development, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled Turkish-backed forces in Raqqa’s northern countryside late on July 11.
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that army troops in the town of Ain Issa carried out artillery strikes. Last year, the army deployed howitzers and rocket launchers near the town.
Turkish-backed forces responded to the strikes by targeting several positions of the SAA and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near Ain Issa.
“There is no information about any human losses, thus far,” the SOHR’s report reads.
The rare incident is a reflection of the growing tension between Turkish forces on one side and the SAA and the SDF on the other.
Earlier this month, the SAA deployed large reinforcements near Ain Issa. Heavy machine guns, battle tanks as well as hundreds of troops were deployed in the town’s vicinity.
A number of recent reports claimed that Turkey is preparing to launch a large operation against the SDF in north Raqqa and northeast Aleppo. While these reports are still unconfirmed, the SAA is clearly preparing for such possibility.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Military Situation In Libya On July 12, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya : • The LNA has @ @ @ @ @ frontline near Sirte , and in central Libya in general ; • Since last night @ @ @ @ @ been ongoing in one of the neighborhoods of Sebha .
The fighting is a result @ @ @ @ @ from the same tribe .
Tribal elders and security forces work to put an end @ @ @ @ @ ON THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Libya:
Libyan National Army (LNA) artillery shelled GNA positions in the al-Washka area;
The LNA has sent more reinforcements to the frontline near Sirte, and in central Libya in general;
Since last night, a heavy fighting has been ongoing in one of the neighborhoods of Sebha. The fighting is a result of tensions within the youth from the same tribe. Tribal elders and security forces work to put an end to the violence.
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southfront--2020-07-12--SDF Seizes Communication Center In Northern Al-Hasakah

On July 12 , the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) occupied a communication center in the town of Safiya in the northern al-Hasakah countryside , according to the Syrian Arab News Agency ( SANA ) .
“ This morning , fighters of the SDF expelled the employees [ of the communication center ] with force and warned them from returning after confiscating the center ’ s keys , ” Jamil Bilal , Director of the Syrian Telecom Corporation in al-Hasakah , told the state-run agency .
The SDF ’ s move led to the collapse of landline communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subscribers lost the service .
The SANA reported that employees organized a sit-in outside of the occupied center to protest against the acts of the SDF .
SDF forces occupied nine government buildings and state-owned properties in al-Hasakah city on June 27 .
The step was reportedly ordered by the U.S.-led coalition .
On July 11 , SDF fighters handed back one of the buildings , which belongs to the General Administration for Grains .
The U.S.-led coalition may be behind the SDF occupation of the Safiya communication center .
With the center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SDF could spy on some of the communications in northern al-Hasakah .
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On July 12, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) occupied a communication center in the town of Safiya in the northern al-Hasakah countryside, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
“This morning, fighters of the SDF expelled the employees [of the communication center] with force and warned them from returning after confiscating the center’s keys,” Jamil Bilal, Director of the Syrian Telecom Corporation in al-Hasakah, told the state-run agency.
The SDF’s move led to the collapse of landline communications in northern al-Hasakah. At least 880 subscribers lost the service.
The SANA reported that employees organized a sit-in outside of the occupied center to protest against the acts of the SDF.
SDF forces occupied nine government buildings and state-owned properties in al-Hasakah city on June 27. The step was reportedly ordered by the U.S.-led coalition. On July 11, SDF fighters handed back one of the buildings, which belongs to the General Administration for Grains.
The U.S.-led coalition may be behind the SDF occupation of the Safiya communication center. With the center under their control, the coalition and the SDF could spy on some of the communications in northern al-Hasakah.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Shocking Video Shows Deranged Man Stabbing Multiple People On NYC Subway

We have a feeling you won ’ t see this on the evening news .
In another bloody incident of violent crime caught on tape , an assailant armed with a knife slashes at least two terrified men on a subway car in NYC .
The incident was filmed by one very steady-handed bystander .
Since the riots that swept NYC and other cities during the George Floyd protests , crime in New York has come soaring back to levels not seen in decades as Mayor de Blasio has taken hundreds of undercover officers off the streets and moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a massive budget cut to the country ’ s biggest policing force .
This isn ’ t the only stabbing incident we ’ ve seen lately .
In Houston , a group of bystanders were recently filmed helping police subdue an unhinged attacker at a gas station on Fuqua Street in southeast Houston .
At first , it seems the man filming had the audacity to tell the officers who were arresting the attacker “ don ’ t put your hands on his neck now ” .
In response , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing how he had his hand on the suspect ’ s back , before inviting the person filming and other bystanders to help hold the man down while he was being handcuffed .
Field ’ s video has hundreds of thousands of views .
On Thursday , musician Timbaland shared it on his Instagram page with the comment , “ they got it right this time‼ ”

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We have a feeling you won’t see this on the evening news.
In another bloody incident of violent crime caught on tape, an assailant armed with a knife slashes at least two terrified men on a subway car in NYC. The incident was filmed by one very steady-handed bystander.
BREAKING – Man with knife stabs multiple passengers on NYC subway.pic.twitter.com/ZGMfhgpWPu — Disclose.tv ? (@disclosetv) July 11, 2020
Since the riots that swept NYC and other cities during the George Floyd protests, crime in New York has come soaring back to levels not seen in decades as Mayor de Blasio has taken hundreds of undercover officers off the streets and moved to lay off thousands of NYPD employees as part of a massive budget cut to the country’s biggest policing force.
This isn’t the only stabbing incident we’ve seen lately. In Houston, a group of bystanders were recently filmed helping police subdue an unhinged attacker at a gas station on Fuqua Street in southeast Houston.
At first, it seems the man filming had the audacity to tell the officers who were arresting the attacker “don’t put your hands on his neck now”.
In response, the officer calmly explained his technique, clearly showing how he had his hand on the suspect’s back, before inviting the person filming and other bystanders to help hold the man down while he was being handcuffed.
Field’s video has hundreds of thousands of views. On Thursday, musician Timbaland shared it on his Instagram page with the comment, “they got it right this time‼”
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southfront--2020-07-12--Several Hostile Drones Shot Down Near Russia’s Hmeimim Air Base In Syria

Late on July 11 , several loud explosions were heard near the Syrian coastal town of Jableh , where the Russian Hmeimim Air Base is located .
Sham FM , a Syrian radio station , reported that a number of hostile drones which attempted to attack the air base were intercepted by Russian air-defense systems .
Local sources confirmed the launch of anti-aircraft missiles .
Some sources claimed that the hostile drones came from the sea direction .
Nevertheless , there is no solid evidence to confirm this .
The Hemimim Air Base , which was established in 2015 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian troops .
The air base is protected by the layered air-defense network that can deal with all sorts of threats , including drones and rockets .
The Ministry of Defense of Russia is yet to reveal the details of the incident .
Usually , the ministry addresses any serious attack in an official statement within a few days .
In the last two years , dozens of drone attacks targeted the Hmeimim Air Base and other military and civilian installations in Syria .
According to Russian and Syrian sources , al-Qaeda ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that controls the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib , launched most of them .
The new attack on the Russian air base is a major escalation .
Russian forces usually respond to such attacks with intensification of their operations against militants in Idlib .
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Late on July 11, several loud explosions were heard near the Syrian coastal town of Jableh, where the Russian Hmeimim Air Base is located.
Sham FM, a Syrian radio station, reported that a number of hostile drones which attempted to attack the air base were intercepted by Russian air-defense systems. Local sources confirmed the launch of anti-aircraft missiles.
Some sources claimed that the hostile drones came from the sea direction. Nevertheless, there is no solid evidence to confirm this.
The Hemimim Air Base, which was established in 2015, hosts dozens of warplanes and thousands of Russian troops. The air base is protected by the layered air-defense network that can deal with all sorts of threats, including drones and rockets.
The Ministry of Defense of Russia is yet to reveal the details of the incident. Usually, the ministry addresses any serious attack in an official statement within a few days.
In the last two years, dozens of drone attacks targeted the Hmeimim Air Base and other military and civilian installations in Syria. According to Russian and Syrian sources, al-Qaeda’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, that controls the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, launched most of them.
The new attack on the Russian air base is a major escalation. Russian forces usually respond to such attacks with intensification of their operations against militants in Idlib.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Military Situation In Syria On July 12, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • 3 Syrian Army @ @ @ @ @ another one was wounded in an attack by gunmen in the eastern countryside of Raqqa @ @ @ @ @ took place in the town of Jizah calling for the release of detainees ; • @ @ @ @ @ across Idlib threatening to punish armed groups targeting Turkish soldiers in the region ; • @ @ @ @ @ attack by militants north of Rabiah .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
3 Syrian Army soldiers were allegedly killed and another one was wounded in an attack by gunmen in the eastern countryside of Raqqa;
An anti-government demonstration took place in the town of Jizah calling for the release of detainees;
The Turkish Army distributed leaflets across Idlib threatening to punish armed groups targeting Turkish soldiers in the region;
The Syrian Army repelled an attack by militants north of Rabiah.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Russia Scrambles 2 Fighter Jets to Intercept US Spy Plane Over Sea of Japan (Video)

On July 11 , Russian Su-35 and MiG-31 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft of the @ @ @ @ @ Sea of Japan ( East Sea ) , the Russian Defenсe Ministry said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Russian airspace surveillance identified an air target over the neutral waters of the Sea of @ @ @ @ @ , flying in the direction of the state border of the Russian Federation ” , @ @ @ @ @ According to the Russian side , the jets returned to the home base after the @ @ @ @ @ the Russian border .
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On July 11, Russian Su-35 and MiG-31 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft of the US Air Force over the Sea of Japan (East Sea), the Russian Defenсe Ministry said.
“On 11 July, the Russian airspace surveillance identified an air target over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan [East Sea], flying in the direction of the state border of the Russian Federation”, the defense ministry reported.
According to the Russian side, the jets returned to the home base after the US aircraft flew away from the Russian border.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Iraqi Resistance Forces Blew Up US Logistic Convoy Near Baghdad (Videos)

On July 11 evening , a US logistic convoy was blew up on the road between Samawah and Diwaniyah , @ @ @ @ @ of Baghdad .
At least 3 vehicles of the convoy were reportedly destroyed or damaged @ @ @ @ @ convoy .
There have been no reports about casualties following the attack .
US logistical @ @ @ @ @ supported or even operated by private contractors .
So , the Pentagon may try to @ @ @ @ @ nothing has happened .
So far , no group has claimed responsibility for the attack @ @ @ @ @ say that the attack was conducted by one of anti-US Iraqi resistance groups .
Multiple @ @ @ @ @ US drone strike on Baghdad International Airport in early January 2020 .
The drone strike @ @ @ @ @ the Iraqi Armed Forces ’ Popular Mobilization Forces and the commander of Iran ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ON THE TOPIC :

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On July 11 evening, a US logistic convoy was blew up on the road between Samawah and Diwaniyah, south of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. At least 3 vehicles of the convoy were reportedly destroyed or damaged by gunment that attacked the convoy.
Pro-#PMU media outlet Sabreen News have released a video of the convoy that was attacked. pic.twitter.com/OPcJTyjKxF — Aurora Intel – #StayHome (@AuroraIntel) July 11, 2020
Additional video from the targeted convoy. No confirmed information on injuries etc. pic.twitter.com/lAcscfQexL — Aurora Intel – #StayHome (@AuroraIntel) July 11, 2020
There have been no reports about casualties following the attack. US logistical convoys in Iraq are often supported or even operated by private contractors. So, the Pentagon may try to ignore the incident pretending that nothing has happened.
So far, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Nonetheless, Iraqi sources say that the attack was conducted by one of anti-US Iraqi resistance groups. Multiple such groups appeared following the US drone strike on Baghdad International Airport in early January 2020. The drone strike killed the deputy commander of the Iraqi Armed Forces’ Popular Mobilization Forces and the commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Trump: Something Big Will Happen With Venezuela & “We’ll Be Very Much Involved”

Currently the United States is looking to seize gasoline aboard the next group of Iranian tankers bound for Venezuela , after the last delivery by five sanctions-busting tankers last month were successful despite being accompanied by similar US threats .
President Trump on Friday signaled the US is indeed about to “ move ” on Venezuela and its sanctions thwarting activities with the help of ‘ rogue states ’ like Iran .
He told the Spanish-language American channel on Friday that— The president was also asked about the future of election in the country , especially related to US-backed opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juan Guaido .
Trump said the US would “ take care of the people of Venezuela ” and ultimately support whoever was legitimately elected .
But of course , it remains that the US deems any support to Nicolas Maduro by definition “ illegitimate ” .
The interviewer , Jose Diaz-Balart , asked Trump point-blank : “ For you , Venezuela , is it Guaido , is it Maduro , is it U.S. intervention ?
” And when pressed over precisely through what route this “ something big ” will occur in Venezuela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to take care of the people of Venezuela , ” Trump emphasized .
Since last year the president has reportedly been pressing his generals and admirals on enacting some kind of naval blockade off Venezuela ’ s coast .
However , top Pentagon leadership has reportedly been by and large against the idea , citing the impracticability of such an operation , and likelihood of unnecessary escalation without clear overall goals of how far US military force would be willing to go against pro-Maduro forces .
Washington reportedly does have naval @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to crack down on what the White House previously described as Maduro ’ s “ narco-trafficking ” as well as illegal sanctions-busting activities .

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Currently the United States is looking to seize gasoline aboard the next group of Iranian tankers bound for Venezuela, after the last delivery by five sanctions-busting tankers last month were successful despite being accompanied by similar US threats.
President Trump on Friday signaled the US is indeed about to “move” on Venezuela and its sanctions thwarting activities with the help of ‘rogue states’ like Iran. He told the Spanish-language American channel Noticias Telemundo on Friday that—
“Something will be happening with Venezuela” and that the United States will “be very much involved.”
The president was also asked about the future of election in the country, especially related to US-backed opposition leader and self-styled ‘Interim President’ Juan Guaido.
Trump said the US would “take care of the people of Venezuela” and ultimately support whoever was legitimately elected. But of course, it remains that the US deems any support to Nicolas Maduro by definition “illegitimate”.
The interviewer, Jose Diaz-Balart, asked Trump point-blank: “For you, Venezuela, is it Guaido, is it Maduro, is it U.S. intervention?”
Trump said in response:
“It’s freedom for their people. It’s freedom. Venezuela was a rich country 15 years ago, and it’s been destroyed by two people, but a system, a horrible system. … And something will happen with Venezuela. That’s all I can tell you. Something will be happening with Venezuela.”
And when pressed over precisely through what route this “something big” will occur in Venezuela, Trump responded:
“We’ll be very much involved.”
“We’re going to take care of the people of Venezuela,” Trump emphasized.
Since last year the president has reportedly been pressing his generals and admirals on enacting some kind of naval blockade off Venezuela’s coast.
However, top Pentagon leadership has reportedly been by and large against the idea, citing the impracticability of such an operation, and likelihood of unnecessary escalation without clear overall goals of how far US military force would be willing to go against pro-Maduro forces.
Washington reportedly does have naval ships in the Caribbean Sea, however, to crack down on what the White House previously described as Maduro’s “narco-trafficking” as well as illegal sanctions-busting activities.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Chinese Hand Behind Mass Protests In Russia’s Khabarovsk

Over the past days , Russia ’ s Khabarovsk has been the center of the political turbulence in Russia .
On July 9 , security forces detained the government of the Khabarosvk region , Sergei Furgal .
The detained governor was removed from his post .
He ’ s suspected of organizing of killings of several businessmen by an organized criminal group in 2004-2005 .
The Khabarovsk region is located in Russia ’ s Far East and borders with China .
The part of the regional elites linked with Furgal immediately made an attempt to label the case as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the region .
These protests were widely supported by the pro-Western , neo-liberal segment of Russian media , including outlets affilated with a notorious ‘ leader of the non-system opposition ’ ( the one that declares the goal of overthrowing the government by non-constitutional means ) Alexei Navalny .
The goal of the ongoing coordinated media campaign is to undermine the criminal investigation and help the detained official to avoid responsibility for his criminal actions .
This is an ordinary behaviour for the Russian ‘ liberal opposition ’ and ‘ liberal media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acts of crime , terror and corruption if they allow to damage the interests of the Russian state .
Another interesting fact is that hundreds and thousands bots and and bot videos flooded Tik Tok , the Chinese-controlled social media outlet popular among young people .
According to IT security experts , the bot network involved that instigates the protests in Khabarovsk is no less than 50,000 .
Videos promoted by this network collects hundreds of thousand likes ( most of them from bots ) and enters the trends ( HOT ) section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general Tik Tok policy , the social network works to limit the reach of politicized content and removes videos calling for protests , riots , violence etc .
Earlier , Tik Tok even removed videos of supporters of the notorious cult of Alexei Navalny ’ s ‘ fighters for democracy ’ .
However , as of now , the Chinese-controlled social media seems to have changed the approach and intetionally promoting pro-protests videos .
Examples of accounts involved in the campaign : Even if the accounts in the examples above are run by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still plays own role in the situation by allowing their operations .
It seems that China works to exploit the turbulence in Russia ’ s far east to achieve its own political goals and gain additional leverages of pressure on the Russian leadership .
Such an approach is fully in the framework of the general principles of the Chinese diplomacy .
Beijing seeks to weaken the ally in order to improve its own negotiating position in the bilateral relations .
This situation demonstrates how issues with the internal political stability of Russia could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and even its position in the cooperation with traditional allies and partners .
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Over the past days, Russia’s Khabarovsk has been the center of the political turbulence in Russia. On July 9, security forces detained the government of the Khabarosvk region, Sergei Furgal. The detained governor was removed from his post. He’s suspected of organizing of killings of several businessmen by an organized criminal group in 2004-2005.
The Khabarovsk region is located in Russia’s Far East and borders with China.
The detention of Furgal:
The part of the regional elites linked with Furgal immediately made an attempt to label the case as a ‘political presecution’ and instigated protests in the region.
Сегодня около 20 тысяч сторонников губернатора Фургала, арестованного за организацию убийств, устроили несанкционированную акцию протеста в Хабаровске. Митингующие собрались на площади Ленина, возле администрации губернатора, а затем прошли по центральным улицам города pic.twitter.com/I5lkt6OZf6 — НТВ (@ntvru) July 11, 2020
These protests were widely supported by the pro-Western, neo-liberal segment of Russian media, including outlets affilated with a notorious ‘leader of the non-system opposition’ (the one that declares the goal of overthrowing the government by non-constitutional means) Alexei Navalny.
Хабаровск сейчас. Дальний Восток, мы с вами! pic.twitter.com/x0oPjLWCfP — Alexey Navalny (@navalny) July 11, 2020
Активист с мегафоном спрашивает — с каким пор Москва является нашим хозяином? Регионы должны быть независимыми! pic.twitter.com/N8A8UQ11xe — Штаб Навального в Хабаровске (@teamnavalnykhv) July 11, 2020
The goal of the ongoing coordinated media campaign is to undermine the criminal investigation and help the detained official to avoid responsibility for his criminal actions. This is an ordinary behaviour for the Russian ‘liberal opposition’ and ‘liberal media’ that became used to justifying any acts of crime, terror and corruption if they allow to damage the interests of the Russian state.
Another interesting fact is that hundreds and thousands bots and and bot videos flooded Tik Tok, the Chinese-controlled social media outlet popular among young people. According to IT security experts, the bot network involved that instigates the protests in Khabarovsk is no less than 50,000. Videos promoted by this network collects hundreds of thousand likes (most of them from bots) and enters the trends (HOT) section of the social network.
Under the general Tik Tok policy, the social network works to limit the reach of politicized content and removes videos calling for protests, riots, violence etc. Earlier, Tik Tok even removed videos of supporters of the notorious cult of Alexei Navalny’s ‘fighters for democracy’. However, as of now, the Chinese-controlled social media seems to have changed the approach and intetionally promoting pro-protests videos.
Examples of videos promoted in Tik Tok:
Examples of accounts involved in the campaign:
Even if the accounts in the examples above are run by the pro-Furgal media campaign, Tik Tok still plays own role in the situation by allowing their operations.
It seems that China works to exploit the turbulence in Russia’s far east to achieve its own political goals and gain additional leverages of pressure on the Russian leadership. Such an approach is fully in the framework of the general principles of the Chinese diplomacy. Beijing seeks to weaken the ally in order to improve its own negotiating position in the bilateral relations.
This situation demonstrates how issues with the internal political stability of Russia could undermine its stance on the international arena and even its position in the cooperation with traditional allies and partners.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Advanced Russian Costal Radar Spotted At Tartus Naval Base

The advanced Monolit-B coastal sea-surface and air reconnaissance system was spotted in the Russian Naval base in Tartus , Syria .
The radar system appeared in a report shared by Petersburg Channel 5 on July 10 .
The report shows joint training and drills involving the Russian and Syrian navies , which both operate in the area of the Tartus naval base .
Monolit-B was designed to provide long-range , over-the-horizon active and passive radar search capabilities .
In active mode , the system can detect surface targets with a range exceeding 100 km .
In passive mode , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Rosoboronexport , the system has the following features : The Monolit-B radar is in service with the Syrian Navy as a part of the advanced Bastion-P coastal missile system .
The Russian military also deployed systems of this type in Syria .
In 2016 , the system fired cruise missiles at terrorist positions in northern Syria .
The Monolit-B allows the Russian and Syrian navies to monitor and counter possible threats in the eastern Mediterranean .
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The advanced Monolit-B coastal sea-surface and air reconnaissance system was spotted in the Russian Naval base in Tartus, Syria.
The radar system appeared in a report shared by Petersburg Channel 5 on July 10. The report shows joint training and drills involving the Russian and Syrian navies, which both operate in the area of the Tartus naval base.
Monolit-B was designed to provide long-range, over-the-horizon active and passive radar search capabilities. In active mode, the system can detect surface targets with a range exceeding 100 km. In passive mode, the range increases up to 450 km.
According to Rosoboronexport, the system has the following features:
searching, detection, tracking and classification of sea-surface targets by active radar;
over-the-horizon detection, classification, and determination of the coordinates of radiating radars, using the means of passive radar detection and ranging;
identification of surface targets’ nationality based on the “friend-or-foe” principle;
automated acquisition, processing and display of the data on sea-surface situation received from the interactive objects and data sources;
generation and output of sea-surface situation and target designation data to the control systems of the coastal missile system;
operational control of own spatial position and that of the interactive objects then execution of a march to the assigned positions;
automated generation and transmission of clear and encrypted commands, signals and directives, and sea-surface situation data to the interactive objects using standard communication lines;
generation and transmission of sea-situation and targeting data to the interactive objects using mutual Data Exchange and Oriental Radar (DEORdr).
The Monolit-B radar is in service with the Syrian Navy as a part of the advanced Bastion-P coastal missile system. The Russian military also deployed systems of this type in Syria. In 2016, the system fired cruise missiles at terrorist positions in northern Syria.
The Monolit-B allows the Russian and Syrian navies to monitor and counter possible threats in the eastern Mediterranean.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Independent Church Of Ukraine Crumbles Even Further

The ‘ independent ’ ( spoiler : not very ) Orthodox Church of Ukraine , created in December 2019 with the direct assistance from then President Petro Poroshenko , the US State Department and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is passing through hard times .
This pseudo-church organization has faced multiple difficulties since its very creation due to its nature .
As an entity created to gain revenue and provide political interests of its backers , it ’ s engaged in the never-ending struggle for power and funding .
In fact , it ’ s publicly crumbling .
First , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of its creators Patriarch Filaret ( Mykhailo Denysenko ) that withdrew from the Orthodox Church of Ukraine with all the properties of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kiev Patriarchate , which it leads .
Thus , the ‘ indpendent ’ church split into two parts .
Patriarch Filaret is in the deep conflict with the current formal head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine – Patriarch Epiphanius .
However , this did not stop members of the Constantinople-backed entities to continue clashing with each others .
On July 9 , the entity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to his supposed contacts with Patriarch Filaret .
According to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine press service , Bishop Filaret Panku declared his allegiance to Patriarch Filaret damaging the interests of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine .
They also claimed that the entities led by Bishop Filaret Panku has never officially represented the so-called Ukrainain diaspora .
This is only one of the recent cases showing the fierce conflict within the ‘ independent ’ cuhrch of Ukraine .
The core of this conflict is attempts of various persons and entities to establsih @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible .
Meanwhile , the canonic Ukrainian Orthodox Church ( Moscow Patriarchate ) continues facing an increasing pressure from the government and radicals affilated with forces that insigated creation of the independent pseudo-church in the country .
Despite this , the canonic church continues remaining a major center of power in Ukraine and has even started increasing its influence amid the developing conflicts within the ‘ independent church ’ supported by the Kiev regime .
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The ‘independent’ (spoiler: not very) Orthodox Church of Ukraine, created in December 2019 with the direct assistance from then President Petro Poroshenko, the US State Department and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is passing through hard times. This pseudo-church organization has faced multiple difficulties since its very creation due to its nature. As an entity created to gain revenue and provide political interests of its backers, it’s engaged in the never-ending struggle for power and funding.
In fact, it’s publicly crumbling. First, the organization entered into the conflict with one of its creators Patriarch Filaret (Mykhailo Denysenko) that withdrew from the Orthodox Church of Ukraine with all the properties of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kiev Patriarchate, which it leads. Thus, the ‘indpendent’ church split into two parts. Patriarch Filaret is in the deep conflict with the current formal head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine – Patriarch Epiphanius.
However, this did not stop members of the Constantinople-backed entities to continue clashing with each others. On July 9, the entity excluded from its ranks Bishop Filaret Panku due to his supposed contacts with Patriarch Filaret. According to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine press service, Bishop Filaret Panku declared his allegiance to Patriarch Filaret damaging the interests of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. They also claimed that the entities led by Bishop Filaret Panku has never officially represented the so-called Ukrainain diaspora.
This is only one of the recent cases showing the fierce conflict within the ‘independent’ cuhrch of Ukraine. The core of this conflict is attempts of various persons and entities to establsih control over as much church properties as possible.
Meanwhile, the canonic Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) continues facing an increasing pressure from the government and radicals affilated with forces that insigated creation of the independent pseudo-church in the country. Despite this, the canonic church continues remaining a major center of power in Ukraine and has even started increasing its influence amid the developing conflicts within the ‘independent church’ supported by the Kiev regime.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Military Situation In Afghanistan On July 11, 2020 (Map Update)

Clik to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan : • Three children were @ @ @ @ @ of Zabul in an explosion of rocket , with wich they were playing ; • @ @ @ @ @ of the Taliban ’ s political office in Qatar , said that the group released @ @ @ @ @ province ; • Afghan forces have repelled Taliban attacks in Shalez and Asheqwal areas in @ @ @ @ @ , the Defense Ministry said ; • US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper claimed that @ @ @ @ @ the Taliban , the Haqqani Network , and other groups in Afghanistan and it is @ @ @ @ @ .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Afghanistan:
Three children were killed in the southern province of Zabul in an explosion of rocket, with wich they were playing;
Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar, said that the group released 17 government-affiliated prisoners in Ghor province;
Afghan forces have repelled Taliban attacks in Shalez and Asheqwal areas in the center of Ghazni province, the Defense Ministry said;
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper claimed that Russia is in contact with the Taliban, the Haqqani Network, and other groups in Afghanistan and it is taking advantage of this connection.
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southfront--2020-07-12--USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Assault Ship On Fire At Naval Base San Diego (Videos)

On July 12 , fire erupted on board of the USS Bonhomme Richard , a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship , at the US Navy base in San Diego .
According to reprots , the fire broke out at about 8:30 a.m. local time in the ship ’ s well deck .
Later an explosion was also repoted .
It was likely caused by the expanding fire .
The entire crew of the ship was evacuated , with about 18 people transported to a hospital with “ non-life-threatening injuries ” .
“ The fire was called away at approx .
8:30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement on Twitter from Naval Surface Forces .
“ 160 Sailors were aboard at the time .
is going through a maintenance availability and has a crew size of approx .
1000 .
18 Sailors have been transferred to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
” According to videos and photos from the scene , the USS Bonhomme Richard is at Pier 2 sharing it with two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers ( DDG-51 ) and is adjacent to a crew berthing barge .
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On July 12, fire erupted on board of the USS Bonhomme Richard, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, at the US Navy base in San Diego. According to reprots, the fire broke out at about 8:30 a.m. local time in the ship’s well deck. Later an explosion was also repoted. It was likely caused by the expanding fire.
The entire crew of the ship was evacuated, with about 18 people transported to a hospital with “non-life-threatening injuries”.
Video of USS Bonhomme Richard from @SDFD helicopter. pic.twitter.com/lkYaX9jKCu — KUSI News (@KUSINews) July 12, 2020
Explosion with at least one injury at the USS Bonhomme Richard. #shipfire pic.twitter.com/snidqq0ttw — News Jockey (@jockey_news) July 12, 2020
“The fire was called away at approx. 8:30 AM, July 12,” read a statement on Twitter from Naval Surface Forces. “160 Sailors were aboard at the time. Bonhomme Richard is going through a maintenance availability and has a crew size of approx. 1000. 18 Sailors have been transferred to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.”
According to videos and photos from the scene, the USS Bonhomme Richard is at Pier 2 sharing it with two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers (DDG-51) and is adjacent to a crew berthing barge.
LHD 6 (USS Bonhomme Richard) currently has a 3-alarm fire onboard. Lots of details coming out quickly, so I won’t post anything yet (plus OPSEC), but my heart goes out to the entire crew. @AmericasNavy @NavyTimes ?: DM for details (active duty sailor) pic.twitter.com/40h20J8g5m — Shannon Cofield ?? (@MarsRoverMapper) July 12, 2020
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southfront--2020-07-12--Turning Of Hagia Sophia To Mosque Is Sign Of Weakness Of Orthodox World: Metropolitan Seraphim

On July 10 , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree officially turning the world-famous Hagia Sophia into a mosque .
This move caused a wide criticism on the international scene and an expected negative reaction of the Christian World , first of all its Orthodox Part .
Nonetheless , Turkey is rock-solid in its decision and already declared that no foreign reaction will change the decision .
This expected situation became a major blow to the Orthodox World , which sees the Church of Hagia Sophia ( Church of Holy Wisdom ) as a landmark site of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Hagia Sophia , Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus ( the Church of Greece ) stressed that this development is an apparent sign of the lack of unity in the Orthodox World .
He recalled the ‘ tragic mistake ’ of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to grant a tomos to the ‘ independent ’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine ( a pseudo-church organization created from several non-canonic entities in Ukraine in 2019 ) that created a rift among local Orthodox churches around the world .
This , according to him , undermined the unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He criticised forces that “ cling to heretics ” rather than working to set up a united and powerful Orthodox force .
“ I hope it ’ s now clear how tragic a mistake it was to grant autocephaly to schismatics and an unauthorized bunch in Ukraine at the behest of the Euro-Atlanticists , because this is an event that destroyed the unity of the Orthodox Autocephalous Churches , ” Metropolitan Seraphim concluded .
Additionally , Metropolitan Seraphim called on the Greek government to react to the Turkish decision immidiately .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for “ investing into the West ” , which regularly betrays it .
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On July 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree officially turning the world-famous Hagia Sophia into a mosque. This move caused a wide criticism on the international scene and an expected negative reaction of the Christian World, first of all its Orthodox Part. Nonetheless, Turkey is rock-solid in its decision and already declared that no foreign reaction will change the decision.
This expected situation became a major blow to the Orthodox World, which sees the Church of Hagia Sophia (Church of Holy Wisdom) as a landmark site of the Orthodox Christianity.
Commenting on the situation with Hagia Sophia, Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus (the Church of Greece) stressed that this development is an apparent sign of the lack of unity in the Orthodox World. He recalled the ‘tragic mistake’ of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to grant a tomos to the ‘independent’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine (a pseudo-church organization created from several non-canonic entities in Ukraine in 2019) that created a rift among local Orthodox churches around the world. This, according to him, undermined the unity of the Orthodox World and weakened it. He criticised forces that “cling to heretics” rather than working to set up a united and powerful Orthodox force.
“I hope it’s now clear how tragic a mistake it was to grant autocephaly to schismatics and an unauthorized bunch in Ukraine at the behest of the Euro-Atlanticists, because this is an event that destroyed the unity of the Orthodox Autocephalous Churches,” Metropolitan Seraphim concluded.
Additionally, Metropolitan Seraphim called on the Greek government to react to the Turkish decision immidiately. Earlier, Metropolitan Seraphim criticised the Greek leadership for “investing into the West”, which regularly betrays it.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Syria Seems To Be Supplying Pantsir-S1 Air-Defense Systems To Libyan National Army (Video, Photos)

On July 12 , Libyan activists shared a video and photos showing a military convoy consisting of several trucks and at least one Panstri-S1 air-defense system heading to the coastal town of Sirte .
A spokesman for the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) forces in the region , Brig .
Abdul Hadi Draa , confirmed that Pantsir-S1 systems and other weapons were deployed at the Sirte airport on July 11 .
The Pantsir-S1 system seen in the video and photos is based on a KAMAZ-6560 8×8 truck .
This means that it was not deployed by the UAE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces are based on German MAN SX 45 8×8 trucks .
The spotted Pantsir-S1 system has a desert yellow paint and is equipped with the older passive electronically scanned array search radar .
The only country in the Middle East that operates Pantsir-S1 systems with such specifications and supports the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) is Syria .
Earlier this year , Damascus recognized the LNA ’ s government in Benghazi .
Recent reports claimed that Damascus is working with Russia to support the army .
Damascus also enjoys good relations with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAE .
In the last few weeks , Syria ’ s Il-76 cargo planes made several unusual flights between Damascus International Airport and al-Khadim Air Base in northeast Libya .
The base is known to be hosting troops of the UAE .
The Pantsir-S1 system spotted en route to Sirte may have been shipped from Syria to Libya during one of these flights .
The Syrian Air Defense Forces operate dozens of Pantsir-S1 systems .
Most of the Syrian systems are equipped with the advanced active electronically scanned array search radar .
Damascus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ systems to the LNA to help ti to confront Turkey ’ s growing influence in Libya and to improve relations with the LNA backers – the UAE and Egypt – and further .
There is no official confirmation that Syria has deployed Pantsir-S1 systems in Libya .
However , the specifications of the system spotted in Sirte , and the growing cooperation between Damascus and the LNA indicate that this is very likely .
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On July 12, Libyan activists shared a video and photos showing a military convoy consisting of several trucks and at least one Panstri-S1 air-defense system heading to the coastal town of Sirte.
A spokesman for the Government of National Accord (GNA) forces in the region, Brig. Abdul Hadi Draa, confirmed that Pantsir-S1 systems and other weapons were deployed at the Sirte airport on July 11.
The Pantsir-S1 system seen in the video and photos is based on a KAMAZ-6560 8×8 truck. This means that it was not deployed by the UAE. All the systems operated by UAE forces are based on German MAN SX 45 8×8 trucks.
#Libya– #GNA photos from video circulating on social media purportedly showing #LNA convoy heading to #Sirte.
Note the Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Greyhound is on 8×8 Kamaz truck chassis & the Ural 4320 truck, indicating likely #Russia|n PMC pic.twitter.com/ZNGx6ppLVN — Oded Berkowitz (@Oded121351) July 12, 2020
يُقال إن هذه المدرعات قدمت اليوم من الشرق باتجاه سرت، وقبل المغرب توقفت في هراوة، تقدر بحوالي 25 مدرعة و2 بانتسير. مخطيءٌ من يتصور إن الحرب وضعت أوزارها أو إن الحرب طرابلس فقط ويكتفي بالإستغراض العسكري بينما التحشيد على أشده في سرت. pic.twitter.com/01Jb8xaYVl — Faisel Ali Elsherif (@F1091975yahooc1) July 11, 2020
The spotted Pantsir-S1 system has a desert yellow paint and is equipped with the older passive electronically scanned array search radar. The only country in the Middle East that operates Pantsir-S1 systems with such specifications and supports the Libyan National Army (LNA) is Syria.
Earlier this year, Damascus recognized the LNA’s government in Benghazi. Recent reports claimed that Damascus is working with Russia to support the army. Damascus also enjoys good relations with the LNA allies, Egypt and the UAE.
In the last few weeks, Syria’s Il-76 cargo planes made several unusual flights between Damascus International Airport and al-Khadim Air Base in northeast Libya. The base is known to be hosting troops of the UAE. The Pantsir-S1 system spotted en route to Sirte may have been shipped from Syria to Libya during one of these flights.
The Syrian Air Defense Forces operate dozens of Pantsir-S1 systems. Most of the Syrian systems are equipped with the advanced active electronically scanned array search radar. Damascus may have sold some of its older systems to the LNA to help ti to confront Turkey’s growing influence in Libya and to improve relations with the LNA backers – the UAE and Egypt – and further.
There is no official confirmation that Syria has deployed Pantsir-S1 systems in Libya. However, the specifications of the system spotted in Sirte, and the growing cooperation between Damascus and the LNA indicate that this is very likely.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Hamas Naval Forces Commander Fled To Israel – Reports

Hamas ’ Naval Forces commander , Mohammed Omar Abu Ajwa , has fled to Isreal , the al-Arabiya TV and other Arab outlets reported on July 12 .
According to the UAE-based news channel , Abu Ajwa and his brother fled the Gaza Strip to Israel aboard a boat .
Israeli special forces allegedly facilitated the daring escape .
The commander reportedly took with him “ sensitive documents ” related to Hamas ’ military wing , the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades .
Al-Arabiya claimed that Abu Ajwa took the decision to escape upon finding out that Hamas has learned of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which began in 2009 .
Several Arab sources claimed that Hamas ’ Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 16 fighters of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades after the alleged escape of Abu Ajwa .
The fighters were also suspected of spying for Israel .
Hamas , however , denied making any arrests and stressed that its interior ministry didn ’ t release any official statement on such issue .
The reports on Abu Ajwa ’ s escape are yet to be coonfirmed .
The upcoming few days will likely reveal more information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are known to be highly-active inside the Gaza Strip .
In 2018 , an Israeli special forces unit was exposed while it was carrying out an operation in Gaza .
Back then , a member of the unit and seven Palestinian fighters were killed in clashes .
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Hamas’ Naval Forces commander, Mohammed Omar Abu Ajwa, has fled to Isreal, the al-Arabiya TV and other Arab outlets reported on July 12.
According to the UAE-based news channel, Abu Ajwa and his brother fled the Gaza Strip to Israel aboard a boat. Israeli special forces allegedly facilitated the daring escape. The commander reportedly took with him “sensitive documents” related to Hamas’ military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
Al-Arabiya claimed that Abu Ajwa took the decision to escape upon finding out that Hamas has learned of his work for the Israeli intelligence, which began in 2009.
Several Arab sources claimed that Hamas’ Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 16 fighters of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades after the alleged escape of Abu Ajwa. The fighters were also suspected of spying for Israel.
Hamas, however, denied making any arrests and stressed that its interior ministry didn’t release any official statement on such issue.
“[These are] rumors that serve the aims of the occupation in destabilizing the internal front of the Gaza Strip,” RT quoted Hazem Qassim, a spokesman for the Palestinian group, as saying.
The reports on Abu Ajwa’s escape are yet to be coonfirmed. The upcoming few days will likely reveal more information on this issue.
Israeli intelligence agencies are known to be highly-active inside the Gaza Strip. In 2018, an Israeli special forces unit was exposed while it was carrying out an operation in Gaza. Back then, a member of the unit and seven Palestinian fighters were killed in clashes.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Another ISIS Terrorist Assassinated In Syria’s Daraa

On July 12 , Nawras Abdul Rahman Haredin , a former member of ISIS ’ Khalid ibn al-Walid Army , was assassinated in northwest Daraa .
According to several opposition sources , unidentified attackers riding a motorcycle shot and killed Haredin in front of his metal workshop in the town of Tafas in the morning .
The attackers were able to escape .
Haredin is a former member of ISIS ’ Khalid ibn al-Walid Army , that used to occupy the Yarmouk basin in western Daraa .
The terrorist group was neutralized in a joint attack by the Syrian Arab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government .
The attack was backed by the Russian Aerospace Forces .
Baladi News , a pro-opposition outlet , reported that Haredi was suspected of working for one of ISIS ’ cells in Daraa ’ s countryside .
This was the second attack on suspected ISIS members in Daraa this week .
Two days ago , Tahir al-Masri , prominent security commander of the terrorist group , was assassinated in eastern Daraa .
ISIS terrorists , who were behind some of the recent assassinations in Daraa , are apparently being hunted down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are likely responsible .
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On July 12, Nawras Abdul Rahman Haredin, a former member of ISIS’ Khalid ibn al-Walid Army, was assassinated in northwest Daraa.
According to several opposition sources, unidentified attackers riding a motorcycle shot and killed Haredin in front of his metal workshop in the town of Tafas in the morning. The attackers were able to escape.
Haredin is a former member of ISIS’ Khalid ibn al-Walid Army, that used to occupy the Yarmouk basin in western Daraa. The terrorist group was neutralized in a joint attack by the Syrian Arab Army and former rebels that reconciled with the government. The attack was backed by the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Baladi News, a pro-opposition outlet, reported that Haredi was suspected of working for one of ISIS’ cells in Daraa’s countryside.
This was the second attack on suspected ISIS members in Daraa this week. Two days ago, Tahir al-Masri, prominent security commander of the terrorist group, was assassinated in eastern Daraa.
ISIS terrorists, who were behind some of the recent assassinations in Daraa, are apparently being hunted down. The Syrian intelligence and local fighters are likely responsible.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Syrian Authorities, Turkish-Backed Militants Exchange Prisoners In Northern Aleppo (Photos)

On July 12 , Syrian authorities and the so-called Syrian National Army ( SNA ) exchanged prisoners near the Turkish-occupied @ @ @ @ @ Aleppo .
According to opposition sources , Syrian authorities released “ Shaaban Ottoman , ” @ @ @ @ @ by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) in Afrin four years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ to the authorities upon withdrawing from Afrin in 2018 .
In exchange for Ottoman , @ @ @ @ @ individual .
Several sources claimed that the individual is a soldier of the Syrian Arab @ @ @ @ @ , claimed that a spy of the Syrian intelligence was released .
In May , @ @ @ @ @ Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham and a number of al-Qaeda-linked factions in Greater Idlib .
@ @ @ @ @ oversees such prisoner exchange deals , which appear to be sponsored by Russia and Turkey @ @ @ @ @ will likely take place in the upcoming few months .
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On July 12, Syrian authorities and the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA) exchanged prisoners near the Turkish-occupied town of Azaz in northern Aleppo.
According to opposition sources, Syrian authorities released “Shaaban Ottoman,” a militant who was captured by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Afrin four years ago. The SDF handed Ottoman over to the authorities upon withdrawing from Afrin in 2018.
جرى اليوم على مفرق إعزاز مرعناز عملية تبادل اسرى بين الجيش الوطني ومليشيات حزب الله حيث خرج المعتقل شعبان عثمان من بلدة منغ مقابل إطلاق سراح إمرأة من بلدة نبل منذ ثلاثة اعوام
يذكر أن الشاب شعبان عثمان اعتقل في مدينة عفرين من قبل المليشيات الكردية ثم قامت المليشيات بتسليمه للنظام pic.twitter.com/TNYCiF3Dl5 — شريف الحلبي (@Sharif199629) July 12, 2020
In exchange for Ottoman, the SNA released an unidentified individual. Several sources claimed that the individual is a soldier of the Syrian Arab Army. Others, however, claimed that a spy of the Syrian intelligence was released.
In May, Syrian authorities exchanged prisoners with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and a number of al-Qaeda-linked factions in Greater Idlib.
The Syrian Arab Red Crescent oversees such prisoner exchange deals, which appear to be sponsored by Russia and Turkey. More prisoner exchange deals will likely take place in the upcoming few months.
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southfront--2020-07-12--In Video: Ansar Allah Attack On Positions Of Saudi-backed Forces In Yemen’s Al-Jawf

Who ’ s crack pipe you smokin ’ ?
Everyone that can afford to leave the country , that ’ s not a Zionist Khazar Atheist pretending to be God ’ s Chosen Ones , ( and some that are ) that have a country that will accecpt them are leaving this country like rats leaving a ship that ’ s about to sink without warning .
( could be described as pre-torpedo ) US Government did not close it ’ s borders to keep “ them ” out , as the arrogant sociopaths proclaimed , ( and you believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders to keep “ us ” in .
Every single action our beloved Government has taken in it ’ s short history has laid the groundwork for what is unfolding as you watch yet fail to see .
In the last 30 years US Government has made no law that benefits the people .
Laws it has made serve only The City of London ’ s interests , and it ’ s interested in stripping all the rights , and liberties of the people , including God given rights .
Including the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion , means to sustain independence , and survival .
The masters most coveted interest is the subjugation of the US population , dependent entirely upon Government to provide the simplest of existential needs .
USA , is now an open air prison , ( Government closed the borders ) created a large number of alphabet agencies to secure the country , surveillance that intrudes deep into every aspect of people ’ s lives , stripping all privacy , and recording every movement , listening to every word , has full access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Using the “ heatlcare ” system , our beloved Government created in secret , exempted itself from , instead voting itself the finest healthcare available to man , including their whole families , for life .
All on the taxpayer dime .
Fat raise in pay , with a pension for life , too .
Mandating the ultimate in surveillance and limited healthcare based on “ Social Status ” of the individual in need of care .
“ Death Panel ” included .
Public outrage caused the Globalist masters to state this segment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a voting record as evidence .
Outrage evaporated , a couple years later this segment was quietly , and nefariously inserted into an unrelated legislation at the last minute about midnight on a Friday of a holiday weekend , as the Bill went to vote .
The Bill , ( including this segment ) passed the Congress unnoticed .
Signed into law , and returned to it ’ s place in the non-healthcare mandate .
This must be the single biggest act of treason in US history .
Affectionately called “ Obummercare.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollutitians penchant for labeling laws wit with a title that is the exact opposite of what the law actually is , and does .
This mandate ’ s official title is , “ The Affordable Healthcare Act.
” It is neither affordable , or healthcare .
Your life is hanging by a thread held by a healthcare system that sold itself out to the Zionist Khazar criminal Banking Cabal , under threat of the lives of the Doctors sworn to the Hippocratic Oath .
Totally cowed , Doctors are forced to comply with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions unrelated to healthcare , record answers , and turn these reports over to NSA , FBI , DEA , Home Land Security .
These agencics have recently been assigned the duties that have traditionally been the duties performed by WHO , CDC , and a couple other UN alphabet agencies that have “ Health , ” or Humanitarian ” included in their title .
FEMA has been reassigned to other duties .
Can you explain the reason US healthcare is being managed by surveillance , and law enforcement agencies , today ?

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The Houthis (Ansar Allah) media wing released a new video showing their operations against Saudi-backed forces in the Yemeni province of al-Jawf.
Clashes in the areas of Al-Aqsha and Al-Jadafar:
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southfront--2020-07-12--Military Situation In Yemen On July 12, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen : • The Liaison and @ @ @ @ @ ( loyal to Ansar Allah ) reported 70 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past @ @ @ @ @ Allah released a video showing recent IED attacks on Saudi-led forces in central and northern @ @ @ @ @ Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces erupted in Majzar and Aqsha areas in the northwest of @ @ @ @ @ THE TOPIC :

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A brief overview of the recent developments in Yemen:
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Kholan district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Sarwah district;
Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 12 airstrikes on the Majzar district;
The Liaison and Coordination Officers’ Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 70 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah over the past 24 hours;
Ansar Allah released a video showing recent IED attacks on Saudi-led forces in central and northern Yemen;
Clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces erupted in Majzar and Aqsha areas in the northwest of Marib province.
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southfront--2020-07-12--Satellite Images Reveal Impact Of Airstrikes On Turkish-Operated Al-Watiya Air Base In Libya

New satellite images have revealed some of the damaged caused by the July 5 airstrikes on al-Watiya Air Base in western Libya .
The images , which were shared by Twitter user Gerjon on April 12 , confirm that the southwestern section of the air base were hit by multiple strikes .
A Turkish MIM-23 Hawk medium-range air-defense system was deployed in this section as well as in the southeastern section .
The images didn ’ t cover that part of the base , however .
The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) claimed responsibility for the airstrikes , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a KORAL electronic warfare system .
Activists supporting the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) denied that the LNA was behind the pinpoint airstrikes .
They claimed that the airstrikes were carried out by Mirage 2000-9 warplanes of the UAE Air Force .
According to the activists ’ claims , the warplanes took off from Egypt ’ s Sidi Barrani Air Base .
Recent reports revealed that Turkey is now once again deployeding military equipment , likely a new air-defense system , in al-Watiya .
Turkey is reportedly planning to turn al-Watiya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GNA forces in May , into a permanent base for its troops in Libya .
The airstrikes delayed Ankara ’ s plans , but didn ’ t end them .
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New satellite images have revealed some of the damaged caused by the July 5 airstrikes on al-Watiya Air Base in western Libya.
The images, which were shared by Twitter user Gerjon on April 12, confirm that the southwestern section of the air base were hit by multiple strikes. A Turkish MIM-23 Hawk medium-range air-defense system was deployed in this section as well as in the southeastern section. The images didn’t cover that part of the base, however.
As a GIF: West side of (???)/?? Al-Wattiyah Air Base on 01 Jul (pre-strike), 06 Jul (post-strike) and 11 Jul 2020 (today). pic.twitter.com/7X4OawRIcA — Gerjon | חריון (@Gerjon_) July 11, 2020
The Libyan National Army (LNA) claimed responsibility for the airstrikes, which destroyed the Hawk system as well as a KORAL electronic warfare system.
Activists supporting the Government of National Accord (GNA) denied that the LNA was behind the pinpoint airstrikes. They claimed that the airstrikes were carried out by Mirage 2000-9 warplanes of the UAE Air Force. According to the activists’ claims, the warplanes took off from Egypt’s Sidi Barrani Air Base.
Recent reports revealed that Turkey is now once again deployeding military equipment, likely a new air-defense system, in al-Watiya.
Turkey is reportedly planning to turn al-Watiya Air Base, which was captured by GNA forces in May, into a permanent base for its troops in Libya. The airstrikes delayed Ankara’s plans, but didn’t end them.
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southfront--2020-07-13--Military Situation In Syria On July 13, 2020 (Map Update)

Click to see the full-size image A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria : • According to the @ @ @ @ @ for Reconciliation , Russian Pantsir-S air defense systems downed two militants ’ combat drones at @ @ @ @ @ from Khmeimim Airbase ; • US CENTCOM Commander discussed with SDF commander , Mazloum Abdi @ @ @ @ @ new military operation against ISIS cells in northeastern Syria ; • A man was killed @ @ @ @ @ the city of Jassim in Daraa Governorate ; • Syrian Army artillery targeted the villages @ @ @ @ @ Mansurah in the North-West of Hama Governorate ; • Protests against the American , Turkish @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Law ” broke out in the village of Dhabana in Qamishli countryside .
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A brief overview of the recent developments in Syria:
According to the chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation, Russian Pantsir-S air defense systems downed two militants’ combat drones at a distance of five kilometers from Khmeimim Airbase;
US CENTCOM Commander discussed with SDF commander, Mazloum Abdi, the launch of a new military operation against ISIS cells in northeastern Syria;
A man was killed by an unknown gunman in the city of Jassim in Daraa Governorate;
Syrian Army artillery targeted the villages of Hamdiyah, Tanjarah and Mansurah in the North-West of Hama Governorate;
Protests against the American, Turkish occupation and the “Caesar’s Law” broke out in the village of Dhabana in Qamishli countryside.
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southfront--2020-07-13--Security Forces Detain 2 Militants, Kill 3 Others In Jammu And Kashmir

On July 12 , Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detained two gunmen that threw grenades at government troops from their bike .
The incident happened in Sail village in Awantipora .
The arrested gunment were identified as Umer from Aloora Shopian and Zahid Yusuf Pala from Aloora Shopian .
Earlier on the same day , 3 militants were killed in a firefight with security forces in Sopore town of the Baramulla district .
One of the eliminated militants was identified as a person affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba militant group .
Indian sources claim that the group is supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detained Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai , the present chairperson of the pro-Pakistan Tehreek-Hurriyat party , and several memebers of the Jamaat-e-Islami militant group .
Sehrai , 76 , is also the new leader of the Hurriyat Conference , a conglomerate of 26 anti-Indian parties in the disputed region , after lifetime chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani resigned last month .
The situation in the region escalated ahead of the annual Martyrs Day in Kashmir which honors the memory of 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by a Hindu ruler on July 13 , 1931 .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official holidays by the regional administration after it came under the direct rule of the Indian government following the abrogation of the region ’ s special autonomous status in 2019 .
Often , this day is marked by large-scale anti-Indian demonstrations and various security incidents .
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On July 12, Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detained two gunmen that threw grenades at government troops from their bike.
The incident happened in Sail village in Awantipora. The arrested gunment were identified as Umer from Aloora Shopian and Zahid Yusuf Pala from Aloora Shopian.
Earlier on the same day, 3 militants were killed in a firefight with security forces in Sopore town of the Baramulla district. One of the eliminated militants was identified as a person affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba militant group. Indian sources claim that the group is supported from Pakistan.
Meanwhile, security forces detained Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai, the present chairperson of the pro-Pakistan Tehreek-Hurriyat party, and several memebers of the Jamaat-e-Islami militant group. Sehrai, 76, is also the new leader of the Hurriyat Conference, a conglomerate of 26 anti-Indian parties in the disputed region, after lifetime chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani resigned last month.
The situation in the region escalated ahead of the annual Martyrs Day in Kashmir which honors the memory of 22 Kashmiri Muslims killed by a Hindu ruler on July 13, 1931. This day was dropped from the list of official holidays by the regional administration after it came under the direct rule of the Indian government following the abrogation of the region’s special autonomous status in 2019. Often, this day is marked by large-scale anti-Indian demonstrations and various security incidents.
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southfront--2020-07-13--Houthis Say They Hit Patriot Missile Systems, Other Targets In Saudi Arabia With Missiles And Drones

On July 13 , the Yemeni Armed Forces ( the branch loyal to the Houthis ) announced that they had conduted a massive missile and drone attack on targets inside Saudi Arabia .
According to the spokesman for the Yemeni military , Brigadier General Yahya Sari , missile and drone strikes hit warplanes ’ shelters , the housing complex for pilots and Patriot missile systems in Khamis Mushait , as well as military targets at the airports of Abha , Jizan and Najran .
He added that the strikes also hit the oil facility in the industrial zone in Jizan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saudi-operated Tadawin camp in the Yemeni province of Marib during the meeting between Saudi officers and leaders of Saudi-backed forces .
Dozens members of Saudi-led forces were killed and injured in the attack , according to Brigadier General Sari .
The Houthis also warned that they will continue their strikes on Saudi Arabia till the end of the Saudi-led blockade of Yemen .
This is the second Houthi strike on targets in Saudi Arabia in less than a month .
On June 23 , their forces carried launched missiles and drones at military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Commenting on the July 13 incident , the Saudi military claimed in two statements that it had intercepted 8 “ booby-trapped ” drones and four ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia .
“ Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles , and seven drones launched by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia , ” Col. Turki al-Maliki said in the first one .
In another statement , the coalition spokesman announced “ the interception and destruction of a [ booby-trapped ] drone , launched by the Houthis from Sanaa towards the kingdom.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or casualties as a result of Houthi strikes and works to censor data appeariing through social media networks .
However , taking into account results of the previous strikes , it ’ s likely that at least a part of missiles and drones hit their targets .
It will be ironic if they were able to destroy some Patriot missiles systems operated by Saudi Arabia .
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On July 13, the Yemeni Armed Forces (the branch loyal to the Houthis) announced that they had conduted a massive missile and drone attack on targets inside Saudi Arabia.
According to the spokesman for the Yemeni military, Brigadier General Yahya Sari, missile and drone strikes hit warplanes’ shelters, the housing complex for pilots and Patriot missile systems in Khamis Mushait, as well as military targets at the airports of Abha, Jizan and Najran. He added that the strikes also hit the oil facility in the industrial zone in Jizan.
Additionally, the Yemenis struck the Saudi-operated Tadawin camp in the Yemeni province of Marib during the meeting between Saudi officers and leaders of Saudi-backed forces. Dozens members of Saudi-led forces were killed and injured in the attack, according to Brigadier General Sari.
The Houthis also warned that they will continue their strikes on Saudi Arabia till the end of the Saudi-led blockade of Yemen. This is the second Houthi strike on targets in Saudi Arabia in less than a month. On June 23, their forces carried launched missiles and drones at military targets near the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
Commenting on the July 13 incident, the Saudi military claimed in two statements that it had intercepted 8 “booby-trapped” drones and four ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia.
“Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles, and seven drones launched by the Houthis towards Saudi Arabia,” Col. Turki al-Maliki said in the first one. In another statement, the coalition spokesman announced “the interception and destruction of a [booby-trapped] drone, launched by the Houthis from Sanaa towards the kingdom.”
The coalition often denies any losses or casualties as a result of Houthi strikes and works to censor data appearing through social media networks. However, taking into account results of the previous strikes, it’s likely that at least a part of missiles and drones hit their targets. It will be ironic if they were able to destroy some Patriot missiles systems operated by Saudi Arabia.
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southfront--2020-07-13--UN: 700 Die In Syrian Camp For ISIS Families – “Explosive” Situation For Renewed Terrorism

ISIS has long been out of international media headlines , but sprawling refugee camps full of what are said to be Islamic State families and sympathizers remain in eastern Syria .
Days ago the United Nations issued an alarming report detailing that the some 70,000 mostly women , children , and elderly connected to ISIS at the al-Hol and Roj camps remain in “ very dire conditions ” .
The UN counterterrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov announced late last week that 700 people “ recently ” died in the two camps , according to information his office had received .
Al-Hol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camps in the desert , administered by Syrian Kurdish forces backed by the United States .
Voronkov underscored that driving the high fatality rate are “ lack of medicine , lack of food ” – and though there have been recent reports that coronavirus may be in the camps , it ’ s unclear the extent to which COVID-19 is a factor .
A UN team was reported to have entered the largest of the two camps , al-Hol , earlier this month .
The populations there are in a legal limbo of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From a counterterrorism point of view , the UN office warned the camps post a “ huge problem ” as they remain “ very dangerous ” for the prospect of a renewed Islamic State terror campaign .
Voronkov warned : “ they could create very explosive materials that could be very helpful for terrorists to restart their activities ” in Syria and Iraq .
In the past weeks hundreds of ISIS sympathizers in the camps were reported to have escaped .

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ISIS has long been out of international media headlines, but sprawling refugee camps full of what are said to be Islamic State families and sympathizers remain in eastern Syria.
Days ago the United Nations issued an alarming report detailing that the some 70,000 mostly women, children, and elderly connected to ISIS at the al-Hol and Roj camps remain in “very dire conditions”.
The UN counterterrorism chief Vladimir Voronkov announced late last week that 700 people “recently” died in the two camps, according to information his office had received.
Al-Hol and Roj are essentially massive open-air prison camps in the desert, administered by Syrian Kurdish forces backed by the United States.
Voronkov underscored that driving the high fatality rate are “lack of medicine, lack of food” – and though there have been recent reports that coronavirus may be in the camps, it’s unclear the extent to which COVID-19 is a factor.
A UN team was reported to have entered the largest of the two camps, al-Hol, earlier this month. The populations there are in a legal limbo of sorts, and their fate uncertain.
From a counterterrorism point of view, the UN office warned the camps post a “huge problem” as they remain “very dangerous” for the prospect of a renewed Islamic State terror campaign.
Voronkov warned: “they could create very explosive materials that could be very helpful for terrorists to restart their activities” in Syria and Iraq.
In the past weeks hundreds of ISIS sympathizers in the camps were reported to have escaped.
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southfront--2020-07-13--At Least 4 Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed In Resumed Border Clashes With Armenian Forces (Video)

At least 4 Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed in the border clashes with Armenian forces that strated on July 12 .
This time the clashes took place directly on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border , i.e .
not in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ( the unrecognized state controlled by Armenian forces ) indicating the increasing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan .
Both Amernia and Azerbaijan accused each other of instigating the escalation .
According to it , 3 soldiers were killed and 5 others were injured during the exchange of artillery fire .
Later , it reported that 4th soldier was killed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijani military said that the Amernian side also suffered casualties in the confrontation .
The Armenian Armed Forces accused Azerbaijan of violating its state border .
The press secretary of the Armenian Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan wrote on Facebook that no Armenian was killed and blamed the Azerbaijani side for the escalation .
She added that later Azerbaijani troops supported by artillery fire tried to capture a check point of the Armenian Armed Forces , but the attack was repelled .
The Armenian military also accused Azerbaijan of shelling the village of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it shells military targets only .
On top of this , Turkey ’ s Foreign Ministry issued a statement strongly condemning actions of Armenian armed forces that it blaimed for the escalation .
Ankara described Armenia ’ s actions as a new manifestation of its aggressive nationalism that was repelled by Azerbaijan .
Turkey and Azerbaijan are close regional allies , and Ankara always supports Baku in its conflicts with Erevan .
Meanwhile , the Collective Security Treaty Organization will hold an emergency meeting on the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ security organization alongside with Belarus , Kazakhstan , Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan .
After the 2018 coup in Armenia when Nikol Pashinyan came to power Armenia was successfully working to undermine its relations with the CSTO and Russia by pushing an apparent anti-Russian and pro-Western course in many cases .
The birght dream of the Pashinyan government is to sell its loyality to the United States for some coins and step on the way of a ‘ full European integration ’ as the modern Armenian government likes to call this process .
The issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never do a hand ’ s turn in the even of the expected collapse of Armenian forces in a direct conflict with the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc .
So , currently , the Armenian government tries to play a double game crying for help from the CSTO and Russia every time when the situation escalates , but at the same time providing an anti-Russian foreign policy .
The video analysis below was released in May 2020 : MORE ON THE TOPIC : • New Armenian Government Is Distancing Itself From Pro-Russia Military Bloc • Crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Caucasus

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At least 4 Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed in the border clashes with Armenian forces that strated on July 12. This time the clashes took place directly on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, i.e. not in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (the unrecognized state controlled by Armenian forces) indicating the increasing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Both Amernia and Azerbaijan accused each other of instigating the escalation.
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry:
“Starting from noon on July 12, units of the Armenian Armed Forces, grossly violating the ceasefire in the Tovuz district of the Azerbaijani-Armenian state border, opened fire at our positions from artillery”.
According to it, 3 soldiers were killed and 5 others were injured during the exchange of artillery fire. Later, it reported that 4th soldier was killed in a firefight with Armenian forces.
“In the night battles with artillery, mortars and tanks, our units destroyed the enemy strong point, artillery, vehicles and personnel on the territory of the military unit. The enemy hides information about its casualties,” the ministry said.
The Azerbaijani military said that the Amernian side also suffered casualties in the confrontation.
Azerbaijani forces pound positions of the Armenian military:
The Armenian Armed Forces accused Azerbaijan of violating its state border. The press secretary of the Armenian Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan wrote on Facebook that no Armenian was killed and blamed the Azerbaijani side for the escalation.
“For some reason unknown to us, the Azerbaijani armed forces attempted to violate the state border of the Republic of Armenia in the Tavush direction in an UAZ vehicle,” Stepanyan said. “After warning the Armenian side, leaving the UAZ, the enemy troops returned to their positions.”
She added that later Azerbaijani troops supported by artillery fire tried to capture a check point of the Armenian Armed Forces, but the attack was repelled.
#ԿԱՐԵՎՈՐ Այսօր՝ ժամը 12:30-ի սահմաններում, Ադրբեջանի զինված ուժերի զինծառայողները, մեզ համար անհասկանալի պատճառով, ՈՒԱԶ… Posted by Shushan Stepanyan on Sunday, July 12, 2020
The Armenian military also accused Azerbaijan of shelling the village of Agdam. In turn, Armenia claims, it shells military targets only.
On top of this, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement strongly condemning actions of Armenian armed forces that it blaimed for the escalation. Ankara described Armenia’s actions as a new manifestation of its aggressive nationalism that was repelled by Azerbaijan.
“Turkey, with all its facilities, will continue to stand with Azerbaijan in its fight to protect its territorial integrity,” the ministry said.
Turkey and Azerbaijan are close regional allies, and Ankara always supports Baku in its conflicts with Erevan.
Meanwhile, the Collective Security Treaty Organization will hold an emergency meeting on the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Armenia is a member of the Russia-led security organization alongside with Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. After the 2018 coup in Armenia when Nikol Pashinyan came to power Armenia was successfully working to undermine its relations with the CSTO and Russia by pushing an apparent anti-Russian and pro-Western course in many cases. The birght dream of the Pashinyan government is to sell its loyality to the United States for some coins and step on the way of a ‘full European integration’ as the modern Armenian government likes to call this process. The issue of this plan is that Washington will never do a hand’s turn in the even of the expected collapse of Armenian forces in a direct conflict with the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc. So, currently, the Armenian government tries to play a double game crying for help from the CSTO and Russia every time when the situation escalates, but at the same time providing an anti-Russian foreign policy.
The video analysis below was released in May 2020:
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southfront--2020-07-13--Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups – July 13, 2020

Carrier strike group ( CSG ) is an operational formation of the United States Navy .
It is centered on @ @ @ @ @ carrier air wing ( CVW ) of 65 to 70 aircrafts .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , an aircraft carrier , at least one cruiser , a destroyer squadron of at @ @ @ @ @ .
A carrier strike group also , on occasion , includes submarines , attached logistics @ @ @ @ @ .
Carrier strike groups comprise a principal element of U.S. power projection over the world @ @ @ @

Carrier strike group (CSG) is an operational formation of the United States Navy. It is centered on an aircraft carrier and a carrier air wing (CVW) of 65 to 70 aircrafts. It’s composed of roughly 7,500 personnel, an aircraft carrier, at least one cruiser, a destroyer squadron of at least two destroyers and/or frigates. A carrier strike group also, on occasion, includes submarines, attached logistics ships and a supply ship. Carrier strike groups comprise a principal element of U.S. power projection over the world’s oceans.


southfront--2020-07-13--Militarization Of US Police Turned Into Multi-Billion Business

The deployment of military equipment by police forces against protesters first came to attention during the Ferguson , Missouri , protests in 2014 .
The supply of military equipment to police is a trend that ’ s been developing for decades and the domestic homeland security market is now estimated to be worth more than $ 20 billion in goods and services .
Many of this military equipment is transferred through two federal programs : the 1033 program and the 1122 program .
The 1122 program allows the police to purchase new military equipment using their own funding with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 1033 program allows the Department of Defence to transfer excess military equipment to local law enforcement agencies free of charge , as long as they pay for shipping and maintenance .
More than 11,500 domestic law enforcement agencies have taken part in the 1033 program , receiving more than $ 7.4 billion in military equipment .
After the Ferguson protests , several attempts were made to review and modify the 1033 program but they either met with opposition or the efforts dwindled as time passed without making substantive progress .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 1122 programs so potentially counter-productive if not dangerous is the lack of clear oversight and accountability .
The 1122 program , for instance , is not a grant or transfer program and thus is not required to be monitored by the federal government .
Meanwhile , the 1033 program has put lethal weapons in the hands of officers in situations where there was no justifiable need for such equipment .
In some cases , equipment transferred through these programs has simply vanished due to what appears to be a lack of oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation countered that its independent study revealed that a vast majority of equipment transferred through the 1033 program consists of nonlethal items such as “ clothing , personal protective equipment ” and “ basic infrastructure needs.
” The National Police Foundation told CNBC that it encourages those considering policy changes to the 1033 program to examine the data and understand the value that states and local communities receive through these programs .
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The deployment of military equipment by police forces against protesters first came to attention during the Ferguson, Missouri, protests in 2014. The supply of military equipment to police is a trend that’s been developing for decades and the domestic homeland security market is now estimated to be worth more than $20 billion in goods and services.
“Certainly vendors, people, and companies that manufacture the technology that the police are purchasing are profiting from this,” said Thomas Nolan, a former senior policy advisor for the Department of Homeland Security. “The police obviously are not in the business of profiting from private acquisitions.” LINK
Many of this military equipment is transferred through two federal programs: the 1033 program and the 1122 program. The 1122 program allows the police to purchase new military equipment using their own funding with the same discounts enjoyed by the federal government. The 1033 program allows the Department of Defence to transfer excess military equipment to local law enforcement agencies free of charge, as long as they pay for shipping and maintenance.
More than 11,500 domestic law enforcement agencies have taken part in the 1033 program, receiving more than $7.4 billion in military equipment. After the Ferguson protests, several attempts were made to review and modify the 1033 program but they either met with opposition or the efforts dwindled as time passed without making substantive progress.
“One of the really troubling developments about the involvement of the federal government in the direct subsidy of purchases of militarized equipment is that this is really about creating a new market for defense contractors rather than really putting questions of public safety first,” said Alex Vitale, the Policing and Social Justice Project Coordinator at Brooklyn College.
According to critics, what makes both 1033 and 1122 programs so potentially counter-productive if not dangerous is the lack of clear oversight and accountability. The 1122 program, for instance, is not a grant or transfer program and thus is not required to be monitored by the federal government. Meanwhile, the 1033 program has put lethal weapons in the hands of officers in situations where there was no justifiable need for such equipment.
“We’ve seen instances reported of some small towns, even some college and university police departments that were acquiring military-grade weapons without any demonstrable need for the use of these or the acquisition of these weapons,” according to Nolan.
In some cases, equipment transferred through these programs has simply vanished due to what appears to be a lack of oversight and poor bookkeeping.
“There have been a number of situations where there have been audits of local police departments to try to figure out what they’ve done with this equipment,” said Vitale, “And these departments have been unable to provide adequate records.”
The National Police Foundation countered that its independent study revealed that a vast majority of equipment transferred through the 1033 program consists of nonlethal items such as “clothing, personal protective equipment” and “basic infrastructure needs.”
The National Police Foundation told CNBC that it encourages those considering policy changes to the 1033 program to examine the data and understand the value that states and local communities receive through these programs.
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