Thread by @TimInHonolulu

1. #NES #Syria: I see what appear to be propaganda based reports amplifying a perceived conflict developing between #Russia and #Turkey. There are reports citing Pentagon source but I can find no Pentagon statement to confirm it. Absent that, I'm considering it propaganda.

2. ENKS appearing with Turkey and appearing to have rejected reconciliation in Syria is a serious development. Because I conclude Turkey is a fully corrupted society I suspect #ENKS has been co-opted. The point of this is it appears that ground is being prepared for another

3. Turkish attack on US force areas. Yesterday's strident propaganda piece in @kommersant that I read as an official statement that includes more propaganda to alienate Syrians and create a more dangerous situation for US forces supports Turkey's goal to advance ISIS restart

4. and IMO Turkey is really not at odds with Russia but planning another assault on #SDF & #SDC held areas. I conclude the reports today are a diversion. The unknown in all this is what the #Assad regime will do. Simply waiving the #PKK flag is not sufficient for the regime

5. to reverse the progress towards reconciliation. Planned dust up with US SOF east of #Qamislo was likely a Russia Turkish op & not directed by the Regime but that remains to be established. The Russians are reporting a larger US force that is generally disclosed & are reacting