Syrian War: News #14

JohninMK wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:Word is the FSA is going to hand over the Qalamoun pocket, they are in talks with the SAA in one of those reconciliation agreements.

I cannot confirm this so take it with a grain of salt.

I've read it out there, God knows where now, so you are probably spot on, it makes a lot of sense for the FSA footsloggers, no point dying if you don't have to.

The SAA strategy seems to be rolling along quite well, following your thoughts.

Following my thoughts?

So this pic started floating around recently, i am not sure if it was posted here before. What i figured from some posts on local forums it was taken in Syria, tho others say it was taken on Crimea (tank taken from Syria to Crimea... highly doubtful feat). I naturally assume most of you can notice which T-72 child this is, which makes it very interesting.

Some also claim then its tank that burned in some accident in Russia.. so if anyone has further info on this particular photo i would like you to share.

Outfits are nothing I seen coming from Syria of Russian troops deployed there. I know the Marines are deployed in Syria but I have never seen that specific uniform used in Syria so maybe it is Russia?

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:Word is the FSA is going to hand over the Qalamoun pocket, they are in talks with the SAA in one of those reconciliation agreements.

I cannot confirm this so take it with a grain of salt.

I've read it out there, God knows where now, so you are probably spot on, it makes a lot of sense for the FSA footsloggers, no point dying if you don't have to.

The SAA strategy seems to be rolling along quite well, following your thoughts.

Following my thoughts?

You suggested a while back that the SAA ought to neutralise the areas to their rear before they continued their strikes east.

miketheterrible wrote:Outfits are nothing I seen coming from Syria of Russian troops deployed there.  I know the Marines are deployed in Syria but I have never seen that specific uniform used in Syria so maybe it is Russia?

I have seen the uniform in Syria more than once, however landscape doesnt completely match what i have seen in Syria to this day. I have strong vibe it was taken in Russia, but i cant be completely sure.

Then again stays the question of backstory of this bbq.

Militarov wrote:

miketheterrible wrote:Outfits are nothing I seen coming from Syria of Russian troops deployed there.  I know the Marines are deployed in Syria but I have never seen that specific uniform used in Syria so maybe it is Russia?

I have seen the uniform in Syria more than once, however landscape doesnt completely match what i have seen in Syria to this day. I have strong vibe it was taken in Russia, but i cant be completely sure.

Then again stays the question of backstory of this bbq.

Those are Russian marines, you can tell by the crest they wear.

This is Crimea, Kerch region to be exact.

There is fire damage on the tank, I don't know what exactly happened by that turret has been there for a long time. It pre-dates the Syrian war.

honestly, unless you were there during the time this is one of those "We will never know 100 percent deals".

From what I know it there was a firing mishap and they just tore the turret off the tank and left it there (I could be wrong on this part so don't take it has 100 percent fact)

JohninMK wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:Word is the FSA is going to hand over the Qalamoun pocket, they are in talks with the SAA in one of those reconciliation agreements.

I cannot confirm this so take it with a grain of salt.

I've read it out there, God knows where now, so you are probably spot on, it makes a lot of sense for the FSA footsloggers, no point dying if you don't have to.

The SAA strategy seems to be rolling along quite well, following your thoughts.

Following my thoughts?

You suggested a while back that the SAA ought to neutralise the areas to their rear before they continued their strikes east.

Oh well, they have to standard military tactics any general with half a brain should know the same also, I have waged enough wars to know how you advance and fight.

Been doing this ALONG time. Heck, I could tell you how they will advance with ease.

SeigSoloyvov wrote:
Oh well, they have to standard military tactics any general with half a brain should know the same also, I have waged enough wars to know how you advance and fight.

Been doing this ALONG time. Heck, I could tell you how they will advance with ease.

Well Syria is one of the world's longest serving battle areas, probably ancient ruts in the ground to follow too. Don't know your risk but hope you get out of there when you want to.

There were reports that large numbers of the 'arab' element of the SDF had left following disputes with the Kurds with the US trying to mediate. Wonder if this is a side effect.

If true it looks like the SDF is going to have to concentrate more on Raqqa town rather than spreading themselves around the countryside. This kind of casualty rate will hit SDF morale, they didn't sign up for their leaders to get rich whilst they died.


Riam Dalati‏@Dalatrm 3h3 hours ago

Over weekend, #SDF reportdly lost all #Raqqa positions inside City Walls, beaten back to Industrial District,150+ casualties (Inj+KIA)

Rare photos: Massive US Airbase established in northern Syria
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rare-photos-massive-us-airbase-established-northern-syria/

DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:45 A.M.) – Al-Masdar News has obtained rare images of an air field operated by US warplanes in the Sarrin Plains, located in the far eastern countryside of Aleppo near the provincial border with Raqqa.

The pictures show a large US plane taking off and plenty of Humvees protecting the site. An American flag is also hoisted above the airport which is located in rearguard territory controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF):


Although not publicly acknowledged by the Pentagon, the US is believed to have constructed upwards of a dozen air fields in northern Syria without the permission of the Syrian Government. The airstrips are used to conduct airstrikes against the Islamic State but also suggest that American troops intend to stay in the war-torn country for several years to come.

I find it would be insulting but KFC is reopening their branches in Damascus now that it has been liberated by SAA. So while Americans are busy funding terrorists to destroy the countries, the US fast food companies are now eager to return?

I would tell them to fuck off. But whatever. I guess if they will purchase local ingredients, then I guess investments aren't all bad.

arpakola wrote:Rare photos: Massive US Airbase established in northern Syria
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/rare-photos-massive-us-airbase-established-northern-syria/

DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:45 A.M.) – Al-Masdar News has obtained rare images of an air field operated by US warplanes in the Sarrin Plains, located in the far eastern countryside of Aleppo near the provincial border with Raqqa.

The pictures show a large US plane taking off and plenty of Humvees protecting the site. An American flag is also hoisted above the airport which is located in rearguard territory controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF):

Don't think I would call it a "massive" airbase, that would be Al Udeid in Qatar size. This is an airstrip. Also that "large"! plane is only a C-130 and it is not taking off, its engines are not running and its steps are down.

Think I got out of bed the wrong side this morning.

EDIR: just found this, Binnie is from Janes Defence Weekly

Jeremy Binnie‏ @JeremyBinnie 5h5 hours ago

I think BBC Newsnight has provided the first ground-level look at the US base near Qarah Qawzaq, Syria. 36.649576 38.301993

Cold reality is sinking in for Kurds, with Resafa sealed off they have to fight war for real now and it costs.

Volunteers are also paying the price:



YPG announces English volunteer Luke Rutter & American Nicholas Alan Warden & Robert Grodt KIA in Raqqa this week

https://mobile.twitter.com/mutludc/status/884775379872907264?p=v

@Mike the terrible I sure there must be a Russian version to KFC that's looking for a new market looooool

Have no idea what Russia, the SAA and Allies are doing but they need to go for Deir ez-Zor, I have no idea why they are not hurrying up and going for Deir ez-Zor directly, the US has set up a base to get the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor.

https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-july-11-2017-government-forces-rapidly-advancing-in-southeastern-desert/

par far wrote:Have no idea what Russia, the SAA and Allies are doing but they need to go for Deir ez-Zor, I have no idea why they are not hurrying up and going for Deir ez-Zor directly, the US has set up a base to get the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor.

https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-july-11-2017-government-forces-rapidly-advancing-in-southeastern-desert/

You have no idea? How about protecting their flanks and rear before they embark on the trip to the toughest nut, apart perhaps from Aleppo, that they have to crack? The SDF are now pretty bogged down in Raqqa and aren't heading down the river any time soon so they have the time to plan and do the job properly with hopefully the minimum risk to their own troops.

Anyone can rush headlong unprepared into a probable disaster (given the way that ISIS seems to be able to defend) is that what you are saying they should do?

JohninMK wrote:........

Anyone can rush headlong unprepared into a probable disaster (given the way that ISIS seems to be able to defend) is that what you are saying they should do?

And SAA already done that once but is seems like everyone forgot their little assault on Raqqa....

JohninMK wrote:

par far wrote:Have no idea what Russia, the SAA and Allies are doing but they need to go for Deir ez-Zor, I have no idea why they are not hurrying up and going for Deir ez-Zor directly, the US has set up a base to get the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor.

https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-july-11-2017-government-forces-rapidly-advancing-in-southeastern-desert/

You have no idea? How about protecting their flanks and rear before they embark on the trip to the toughest nut, apart perhaps from Aleppo, that they have to crack? The SDF are now pretty bogged down in Raqqa and aren't heading down the river any time soon so they have the time to plan and do the job properly with hopefully the minimum risk to their own troops.

Anyone can rush headlong unprepared into a probable disaster (given the way that ISIS seems to be able to defend) is that what you are saying they should do?

Well, the main thing is they should be trying to close the Hama pocket since once that is closed and they capture Sukan then they secure their rears and flanks well enough, this little adventure against the FSA...eh isn't all that important in the grand scheme of things. It can wait,  Granted the SAA has been having a hard time with Hama area against ISIS right now. I understand what they launched the operation it was to force the FSA into useless they do not care about.

Has they are worried (Rightfully so in a way) if they start that major major offensive, the FSA will start shit up to force the SAA to deal with it.

so the SAA general command was like "Well let's just make sure they cannot bother us when we go for Deir" it's not a bad tactical call honestly but it's not a great one either there was little the FSA could do to harm the SAA advance and they would have been an annoyance at best.

It's not a call I would have made personally but Army command made it so that's their call.

Rushing forward yes will only secure your defeat and cost you dearly and right now the SAA cannot afford any major setbacks.

Keep in mind Isis is attacking right now on the Pal front and attacking SAA troops at Safyan and a couple of other areas, they are trying to disrupt any possible advance. A wise tactic on their part

BTW Baghdadi is dead, confirmed killed by Russian Airforce.

so party everyone~ that's one piece of dirt I am sure we all can agree deserved his fate.

"Military adviser Nicholai Afanasov was fatally wounded by artillery shells in Hama, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.

"As a result of a sudden mortar attack by militants the town of Syrian Government troops in Hama province killed Russian military adviser Captain Nikolai Afanasov," the MoD added. Afanasov was stationed in Syria to assist and advise in the training of ground forces."

Source: https://sputniknews.com/news/201707111055452463-russian-defense-adviser-killed-hama/

Militarov wrote:"Military adviser Nicholai Afanasov was fatally wounded by artillery shells in Hama, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.

"As a result of a sudden mortar attack by militants the town of Syrian Government troops in Hama province killed Russian military adviser Captain Nikolai Afanasov," the MoD added. Afanasov was stationed in Syria to assist and advise in the training of ground forces."

Source: https://sputniknews.com/news/201707111055452463-russian-defense-adviser-killed-hama/

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SeigSoloyvov wrote:BTW Baghdadi is dead, confirmed killed by Russian Airforce.

so party everyone~ that's one piece of dirt I am sure we all can agree deserved his fate.

Sweet!!!    

Heard news from his flunkies online this morning.

That is a nice scalp for VKS.  

Maybe now they will publish video of the airstrike, so far they only showed photos.

Talk about crazy times we live in when you have headlines like this:

Syrian Ministry of Tourism denied a license to Kentucky Fried Chicken to open a restaurant in Damascus due to American sanctions. (twitter.com)

d_taddei2 wrote:@Mike the terrible I sure there must be a Russian version to KFC that's looking for a new market looooool

I always wanted to try Communist Fried Chicken.

(Let's hope people can take a joke)

SeigSoloyvov wrote:BTW Baghdadi is dead, confirmed killed by Russian Airforce.

so party everyone~ that's one piece of dirt I am sure we all can agree deserved his fate.

Will US pay the ransom for remains of Al Baghdadi's head to the russian crew? With that money Hmeimim base could party quite a long time.