NEW THREAD as #ISIS insurgency entered the 3rd year in the Eastern #Syria|n desert (W. of #Euphrates). For details:
- bit.ly/2z3mQlv (Homs) by @CalibreObscura
- bit.ly/2XDdffo (all E. areas) by @GregoryPWaters
Below schematic map showing main areas of IS attacks
- bit.ly/2z3mQlv (Homs) by @CalibreObscura
- bit.ly/2XDdffo (all E. areas) by @GregoryPWaters
Below schematic map showing main areas of IS attacks
https://twitter.com/QalaatAlMudiq/status/1091724788425506816
E. #Syria: #NDF in #DeirEzzor announcing multiple losses on front vs #ISIS:
- its commander for S. #Mayadin sector following an "incident". He was from #Latakia province
- 2 fighters killed during IS attack on Palmyra-DeirEzzor road (area of Shula).
- its commander for S. #Mayadin sector following an "incident". He was from #Latakia province
- 2 fighters killed during IS attack on Palmyra-DeirEzzor road (area of Shula).
E. #Syria: photos showing the "combing operations" vs #ISIS carried out past days in E. #Homs desert, from Shaer gasfield to Sukhnah. Arty strikes were also reported last night in #DeirEzzor desert.
E. #Syria: a fighter from N. #Daraa prov. belonging to Military Security was killed in area of #Palmyra. E. #Homs CS witnessing since days combing operations vs #ISIS.
E. #Syria: 2 soldiers from area of Salamiyah were killed by an #ISIS mine/IED E. of Ithriya (NE. #Hama).
E. #Syria: at least 5 #NDF fighters were killed today during clashes vs #ISIS on Bishri Mount front (W. #DeirEzzor).
E. #Syria: "fighting a ghost" - #NDF widespread combing operations vs #ISIS in the desert from E. #Hama to #DeirEzzor. NDF from Suqaylbiyah showing up brandnew equipment (pics 3-4).
E. #Syria: vehicle belonging to #ISIS seized during sweeping operation in #DeirEzzor CS. It has equipment for a mobile unit constantly moving in the desert.
E. #Syria: #ISIS attacked a troops transport today after detonating an IED in area of Humaymah. Preliminary reports of 4 soldiers killed in addition to multiple wounded.
E. #Syria: death toll climbed to 6 following #ISIS ambush today on bus carrying 11th Division soldiers on fortified #Palmyra-Humaymah road (E. #Homs). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: aftermath of #ISIS ambush on bus which killed yesterday 6 soldiers (+ several wounded) on #Palmyra-Humaymah road (E. #Homs).
E. #Syria: military funerals for the six 11th Division soldiers slain by #ISIS yesterday E. of #Palmyra while another attack was carried out overnight in #Mayadin desert, killing one more soldier (pic 1).
E. #Syria: another Regime fighter was killed in #DeirEzzor province. He was from Tartus countryside.
E. #Syria: #NDF says #ISIS launched an attack on their positions last night in the S. #Mayadin desert. Clashes lasted for hours.
E. #Syria: 2 days ago an IED targeted in #Mayadin a vehicle carrying two #LDF field commanders, killing them both.
E. #Syria: #ISIS launched an attack in W. #DeirEzzor province (Bishri Mount, an area declared cleared several times) targeting Regime positions. Clashes ongoing.
E. #Syria: a roadside IED killed yesterday a Syrian Hezbollah fighter from Nubul on Ithriya-Resafa road. Area is known for #ISIS activities. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: 2 days ago #ISIS captured an oil tanker near Shula (W. #DeirEzzor). Oil was taken away & the truck burned down. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: #ISIS launched raids yesterday in #DeirEzzor desert. After targeting 3 outposts near Bishri Mount they took over a village in the SW. desert. #NDF took it back today, seizing an IS pick up left behind.
#Syria: #ISIS killed few days ago a senior #IRGC advisor on Khanasser-Ithriya road (SE. #Aleppo). He was buried yesterday in #Iran. Pictured with #Soleimani in Nov. 2018. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: 4 men accused of being spies were executed 2 days ago by #ISIS in area of Sukhnah (E. #Homs)👇
https://twitter.com/CalibreObscura/status/1261758669022203905
E. #Syria: today again #ISIS was able to infiltrate area of Shula-Kabajab setting up a fake checkpoint on main road btwn #Palmyra & #DeirEzzor. 2 cars were stopped & all passengers killed (3 soldiers among them). CP gone when #NDF arrived.
E. #Syria: among those killed by #ISIS yesterday with the fake checkpoint on #Palmyra-#DeirEzzor road there is a tribal commander (Shaytat) & his brother. Reportedly affiliated with #SDF, they were granted access for treatment in #Damascus.
E. #Syria: a truck was also stopped by #ISIS checkpoint on #Palmyra-#DeirEzzor road yesterday & the driver executed (apparently a Lieutenant). He's the 4th confirmed fatality.
E. #Syria: the Lieutenant killed by #ISIS yesterday after his truck was stopped by a fake checkpoint on #Palmyra-#DeirEzzor road is now identified. Part of 5th Corps, he was from #Tartus countryside.
#Syria: a #NDF fighter from Salamiyah died from wounds sustained earlier this year in mine/IED blast in area of Ithriya (NE. #Hama).
E. #Syria: #NDF from #Damascus announces they sent reinforcements to clear the Eastern desert "from #ISIS remnants".
E. #Syria: a fighter from W. #Homs died from wounds sustained during an #ISIS attack few days ago on #Palmyra-#DeiEzzor road.
E. #Syria: Al-Quds Brigade showed the result of sweeping operations vs #ISIS in #DeirEzzor desert past week. 2 vehicles along with com equipment & components for IEDs seized.
#Syria: #ISIS killed a pro-Assad fighter from #DeirEzzor province in S. #Raqqa countryside, seizing his bike. He's pictured with a pick-up seized from IS on 29th April.
E. #Syria: while pro-Assad forces (mostly #NDF & Al-Quds Brigade) continue combing operations in the desert, 2 fighters were killed today by #ISIS mines/IEDs in #Palmyra & E. #Hama CS. First was from Homs (pic 3), 2nd from Hama (pic 4).
E. #Syria: photo reportedly showing an #IRGC member severely wounded by an #ISIS mine/IED in #DeirEzzor desert (area of #ABuKemal).
E. #Syria: while photos released from sweeping operations in the Eastern desert clearly show what's the main threat, #NDF says 3 of its fighters were injured today in #Palmyra region after their vehicle was hit by an #ISIS mine/IED.
E. #Syria: a #NDF pick-up was destroyed yesterday by a large #ISIS IED in area of #Palmyra (3 casualties). This is the aftermath👇
#Syria: one fighter belonging to Al-Quds Brigade was killed, likely by an IED, during sweeping operations vs #ISIS in NE. #Hama (area of Ithriya). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: 2 more fighters were killed by #ISIS past 24 hours in #DeirEzzor province. 1st was from #Homs and 2nd a 1st Lieutenant from Masyaf.
#Syria: an IED targeted today a military vehicle in the E. #Hama CS killing a major & wounding 2 soldiers. Just yesterday Al-Quds Brigade announced end of 3-week sweeping operations after clearing 18,000 km² from #ISIS.
#Syria: along with the Major (1) a soldier (2) was also killed in ambush today in E. #Hama CS (Uqayribat). He was slain, with the officer, while he was searching for another soldier (3) & his cousin who went missing in same area yesterday (his fate remains unknown).
#Syria: #IRGC-backed Al-Baqir Brigade lost a field commander today, killed by an #ISIS mine/IED between Ithriya & Sukhnah.
#Syria: #ISIS released photos showing 3 Regime elements killed in ambush N. of #Sukhnah. Today clashes also erupted in Uqayribat region (E. #Hama) with #NDF.
#Syria: yesterday #ISIS took over several villages in E. #Hama countryside (Uqayribat region) for 1st time since 2017. Multiple airstrikes were carried out today to help pro-Assad forces to recover the area (3 of them were killed).
#Syria: another soldier was killed today by an #ISIS mine/IED in area of Ithriya. He was from SE. #Aleppo.
E. #Syria: an #IRGC Fatemiyoun Brigade fighter was buried yesterday near Tehran. He died from wounds previously sustained during clashes with #ISIS.
E. #Syria: again an Al-Quds Brigade fighter was killed today in #DeirEzzor desert by an #ISIS mine/IED.
#Syria: a First Lieutenant from #Latakia countryside was killed today while trying to dismantle an #ISIS IED on Ithriya-Tuwaynan road (E. #Hama). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
#Syria: #ISIS carried out today its biggest attack in months in #Raqqa province (area of Resafa). A Regime position was assaulted, killing 5 & wounding 5 more. 4th Division's regional commander killed (pic 1).
#Syria: a 6th soldier died this morning from wounds sustained in #ISIS attack 2 days ago on a military position near Resafa (S. #Raqqa), which also killed the 4th Div.'s regional commander. He was from area of Salamiyah (E. #Hama). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: #RuAF & #SyAF deployed 8 warplanes & 4 choppers in #DeirEzzor Airbase, clearly increasing air capabilities amidst regular #ISIS attacks in the E. desert. Pics h/t @obretix.
E. #Syria: past ~24 hours one #NDF & one Al-Quds Brigade fighters were killed by mines/IEDs planted by #ISIS, respectively in Arak gasfield (between #Palmyra & Sukhnah) and in #Mayadin desert.
E. #Syria: #ISIS claimed yesterday an attack vs pro-Assad forces near Sukhnah (E. #Homs), leaving 2 dead (none are documented however).
E. #Syria: one soldier was killed last night and 5 more wounded by an #ISIS mine/IED East of Ithriya (E. #Hama desert). He was from S. #Salamiyah countryside👇
E. #Syria: another First Lieutenant was killed today by an #ISIS IED on Ithriya-Tuwaynan road (E. #Hama). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: yesterday evening #ISIS launched an attack in area btwn Ithriya & Sukhnah (E. #Homs). At least one member of #LDF Baqir Brigade killed & one commander wounded👇
E. #Syria: for the 1st time today an #ISIS IED struck the Christian #NDF (Suqaylbiyah) during a sweeping operation in S. Raqqa CS, killing one & wounding 2 fighters. In separate incident pro-Assad forces ambushed an IS group NW. of Sukhnah, killing 3 & capturing 3.
E. #Syria: another #ISIS mine/IED killed today 2 Al-Quds Brigade fighters involved in demining activities in the E. #Hama desert. The official spox was also wounded in the blast.
E. #Syria: a 1st Lieutenant (17th Division) from #Tartus CS was killed yesterday by #ISIS in #AbuKemal desert.
E. #Syria: photo showing a Regime vehicle destroyed by an #ISIS IED in #Homs desert. 3 days ago IS also abducted in S. #Raqqa two gas experts from #Damascus province. They were later executed.
E. #Syria: this morning a bus carrying troops was hit by an #ISIS roadside IED in S. #Raqqa province. Multiple wounded.
*NW of #Raqqa. #ISIS now claimed the IED attack on the bus carrying soldiers (several injured). wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: Al-Baqir Brigade (#LDF) lost a field commander today. He was wounded during an #ISIS ambush earlier this month in area between Ithriya & Sukhnah.
#Syria: a soldier was killed yesterday in clashes with #ISIS in area of Khanasser (S. #Aleppo) & 2 more were wounded.
E. #Syria: last night #ISIS ambushed & killed the 4th Division commander for the #Mayadin sector (S. #DeirEzzor). He was from #Latakia countryside. One month ago IS already killed the 4th Division regional commander for Raqqa province.
#Syria: today #ISIS launched an attack on a military position in area of Resafa (S. #Raqqa). #RuAF was called in support & carried out several airstrikes. No casualties documented to date.
E. #Syria: the commander of #IRGC-linked Al-Abbas Brigade survived an assassination attempt yesterday night in #Mayadin, as gunmen on motorcycle fired at him.
E. #Syria: an Al-Quds Brigade fighter was killed yesterday, likely by an #ISIS mine/IED, during a sweeping operation in the #DeirEzzor desert. Another one also wounded by a mine blast.
#Syria: last night a group assaulted village of Khafiyah in the Eastern countryside of Salamiyah (SE. #Hama). Houses were burned down, sheep & cars taken way. One resident killed. Fighters gone before dawn. It's believed it was an #ISIS raid.
E. #Syria: a Colonel (Border Guard) was killed today by an #ISIS mine/IED in SE. #Raqqa countryside. He was from #Tartus province. A Lt Colonel and 2 other soldiers were also wounded in the blast.
#Syria: #ISIS launched past ~36 hours 2 attacks btwn Ithriya & Khanasser (clashes lasted for hours) and in an area located NW. of Sukhnah (ambush). Reports of several fatalities (not documented to date).
#Syria: among the pro-Assad fighters killed by #ISIS earlier this week there was a fighter belonging to Zin Al-Abdin Brigade (#LDF, backed by Iran) from #Aleppo province. He died N. of Sukhnah.
E. #Syria: yesterday #ISIS carried out a rare attack in the NW. #DeirEzzor desert (~14 km from the city), targeting a position held by #NDF and killing at least 4 fighters. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: #ISIS mined roads during the attack carried out 2 days ago vs #NDF in #DeirEzzor desert. This vehicle was destroyed while trying to evacuate the fighters wounded, killing the driver.
#Syria: last night again clashes erupted in the E. Salamiyah countryside (E. #Hama) when a group, believed to belong to #ISIS, attacked a #NDF position in a village near Saan. No casualties documented.
E. #Syria: #ISIS ambushed today a group of soldiers belonging to the 11th Division on #Homs-#Palmyra road. At least one of them (from E. #Daraa CS) was killed👇
#Syria: 2 soldiers were killed past ~24 hours in an area bordering S. #Aleppo CS & Raqqa province. They were possibly killed in same incident (#ISIS IED/mine). First was from Idlib CS, 2nd from Hama CS.
#Syria: last night #ISIS ambushed a vehicle in area of Resafa (S. #Raqqa). A member of Interior Ministry Forces was killed (was from W. #Homs CS) and 2 soldiers wounded.
E. #Syria: #ISIS carried out more attacks today killing four soldiers in 2 separate ambushes in #DeirEzzor province. First was from N. #Aleppo & other 3 (4th Division, possibly reconcilied) from N. #Homs.
E. #Syria (update): among those killed today in #ISIS ambush there's an Al-Quds Brigade commander. His vehicle was destroyed on Raqqa-#DeirEzzor road this morning. Location: wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: yesterday, during the #ISIS ambush on Raqqa-#DeirEzzor road, a truck carrying wheat was also burned down & the driver executed. 4 more were killed incl. an Al-Quds Brigade commander. Some reports of abductions too.
E. #Syria: #ISIS killed two more soldiers today in #DeirEzzor province. First was from #Latakia CS & second from Ghab Plain.
E. #Syria: #ISIS carried out a new ambush, targeting this time a food convoy near #Mayadin & mining nearby roads. Multiple killed (driver & escort) & vehicles destroyed. Significant increase of attacks past days n #DeirEzzor province.
E. #Syria (update): #ISIS ambush on food convoy today in #DeirEzzor province left several dead. First was the head of a military detachment & the second documented (driver executed) was a Lieutenant👇Thks to @GregoryPWaters.
https://twitter.com/QalaatAlMudiq/status/1293503603701944325
E. #Syria: a soldier from Qerdaha belonging to 18th Armored Disivion was killed yesterday by #ISIS in #Palmyra desert.
E. #Syria: #ISIS fired its first #ATGM (Konkurs) since 2019, striking a T-62 guarding a fortified position located in #Mayadin desert (S. #DeirEzzor).
E. #Syria: yesterday 2 members belonging to Military Intelligence were killed in car accident in Shula area (W. #DeirEzzor). They were from #Mayadin countryside.
E. #Syria: #ISIS released photos showing 2 men captured near Sukhnah (E. #Homs), incl. a soldier. They were executed. Another was also killed few days ago near Resafa (S. #Raqqa).
E. #Syria: #ISIS raided a position in #Mayadin desert 2 days ago amidst uptick of attacks in the region. Multiple fighters, presumably from Al-Quds Brigade, were killed (5 visually confirmed).
E. #Syria: along with the #Russia|n Major General, the #NDF commander for #Mayadin sector was also killed when their convoy was hit by a roadside IED planted by #ISIS. 6 more soldiers slain & 3 wounded (incl. Russians).
https://twitter.com/QalaatM/status/1295742957862166529
E. #Syria: 5 #NDF fighters killed yesterday by #ISIS along with the commander of #Mayadin sector were buried today. The #Russian|n Major General was slain in same IED attack.
S. #Syria: an #ISIS mine/IED destroyed today a military vehicle in E. #Suwayda countryside (Zelaf area). 2 were killed👇
#Syria: clashes erupted last night in area between Ithriya (E. #Hama) & Resafa (S. #Raqqa) with a group suspected to belong to #ISIS. One military Security member was killed (pic) and 4 more wounded.
#Syria: a soldier from E. #Hama was killed this afternoon by an #ISIS mine/IED which also wounded 6 more near Resafa (S. #Raqqa). IS also claims an attack which killed one officer 2 days ago NW. of Sukhnah.
E. #Syria: another #NDF commander was killed by an #ISIS mine/IED blast in W. #DeirEzzor desert during a combing operation. He was from area of #AbuKemal.
E. #Syria: clashes erupted today near the #DeirEzzor-#Raqqa road with fighters suspected to belong to #ISIS. A #NDF commander was killed and several of his men are believed to be dead along with him. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: there's currently a significant #ISIS activity in the Eastern desert. Clashes reported in several areas today amidst #RuAF/#SyAF airstrikes. Yesterday at least a dozen #NDF fighters were killed, others still missing. Situation unseen since 2017.
E. #Syria: yesterday's 12-15 missing NDF fighters weren't recovered, now believed to be dead, while today:
- NDF fighter killed by an IED in W. #DeirEzzor desert (1)
- #ISIS struck a bus w/ an IED on T-3 - Humaymat road (E. Homs): 4 soldiers killed (11th Div.) & 12 wounded (2-3)
- NDF fighter killed by an IED in W. #DeirEzzor desert (1)
- #ISIS struck a bus w/ an IED on T-3 - Humaymat road (E. Homs): 4 soldiers killed (11th Div.) & 12 wounded (2-3)
#Syria: today a new IED was detonated by #ISIS, targeting a bus carrying 18th Armored Division troops on road N. of #Palmyra (E. #Homs). A dozen were wounded. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
E. #Syria: today Al-Quds Brigade lost one fighter after his vehicle was destroyed by an #ISIS mine/IED during a sweeping operation in the Eastern desert. Several reportedly wounded too.
E. #Syria: acc. to a local reporter, #RuAF carried out today 10 airstrikes amidst sweeping operations in #DeirEzzor desert vs #ISIS cells. 7 takeoffs were recorded from #Kheimimim Airbase.
#Syria: a soldier from SW. #Homs countryside (area of Qusseir) was killed by #ISIS last night in area of Resafa (S. #Raqqa).
E. #Syria: a soldier was killed yesterday in area of #Palmyra (E. #Homs). He was from NE. Homs outskirts.
#Syria: an attack was carried out last night by suspected #ISIS fighers on a military position ~15 km of Ithriya in the NE. #Hama countryside. No casualties reported. wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=3…
#Syria: multiple pro-Assad fighters were slain today during sweeping operations vs #ISIS. A #NDF vehicle was destroyed by a mine/IED in the NE. #Hama province, killing a fighter & wounding 2 more. 2 other fighters were killed same way in the E. desert (pics).
#Syria: another soldier was killed today in #DeirEzzor desert. He was from #Tartus CS. 2nd pic is the NDF fighter killed yesterday by an #ISIS mine/IED in NE. #Hama province. This one was from #JisrShoghur area.
E. #Syria: more bodies of pro-Assad fighters coming back from E. desert. 7 were killed past ~24 hours by #ISIS mines/IEDs amidst sweeping operations in the #DeiEzzor desert, incl. at least 5 (young) Al Quds Brigade fighters. 11 documented deaths in 2 days.
#Syria: explosions continue in the Eastern desert amidst sweeping operations vs #ISIS. 10 new casualties in at least 3 different blasts:
- a #NDF commander in #DeirEzzor wounded (pic 1)
- one NDF dead (pic 2) & 3 wounded in E. #Hama
- 5 wounded S. of Resafa (S. Raqqa)
- a #NDF commander in #DeirEzzor wounded (pic 1)
- one NDF dead (pic 2) & 3 wounded in E. #Hama
- 5 wounded S. of Resafa (S. Raqqa)
E. #Syria: 2 more #NDF fighters were killed by #ISIS mines/IEDs in #DeirEzzor desert. 15 documented deaths in 3 days incl. a field commander (pic 1) & at least 10 more wounded in the Eastern desert.
#Syria: a soldier (5th Corps) was killed yesterday by an #ISIS mine/IED E. of Ithriya (NE. #Hama). 3 others were wounded in same blast.
#Syria: at least a Regime fighter was wounded yesterday during skirmishes vs #ISIS in S. #Raqqa province. #RuAF airstrikes also hit the area.
E. #Syria: yesterday #ISIS fighters raided Al-Fasda village in the far Eastern #Hama countryside. Sheep & various supplies were seized & several vehicles burned down. 9 locals who tried to resist were killed.
#Syria: last night clashes erupted E. of Qaryatayn (SE. #Homs) after #ISIS fighters tried to infiltrate the area, usually quiet. Fighting also occurred in area of Resafa (S. #Raqqa) where IS launches regular attacks. No casualties documented.
E. #Syria: clashes erupted last night in area located in E. #Hama desert & NW. of Sukhnah after #ISIS launched raids. A First Lieutenant also died today from wounds sustained in #Palmyra desert. He was from NW. #Homs province.
E. #Syria: today an #ISIS IED killed the Head of Sukhnah Military Security Detachment in #Palmyra desert. Several additional casualties also reported in same incident. He was from #Latakia province👇
E. #Syria: pro-Assad forces destroyed an #ISIS pick-up belonging to one of the mobile units operating in Eastern desert. Some spoils too.
S. #Syria: today an #ISIS IED/mine hit a military vehicle in area S. of Safa Volcano (E. #Suwayda). 5 were wounded incl. 2 Generals: the commander of the region and the vice-commander. They were leading combing operations in the area.
E. #Syria: today Colonel Ali Hassan, commander of 7th Assault Brigade (#Russia|n-backed 5th Corps) was killed by #ISIS in #DeirEzzor desert.
E. #Syria: one soldier from #Tartus province was killed yesterday by #ISIS in the E. #Homs countryside.
E. #Syria: past ~24 hours an Al-Quds Brigade fighter was killed by an #ISIS mine/IED near #DeirEzzor-#Palmyra road. 5 more were wounded. 3rd pic is a soldier slain earlier this month in the E. #Hama countryside.
E. #Syria: clashes erupted this morning btwn pro-Assad forces doing combing operations & #ISIS cells in area btwn Rahjan (E. #Hama) & Resafa (S. #Raqqa), triggering several airstrikes.
#Syria: today the #NDF commander for E. #Hama sector was wounded by an #ISIS mine/IED in the Eastern Salamiyah countryside.
E. #Syria: last night a Captain was killed by #ISIS on Sukhnah-#DeirEzzor road. He was from #Latakia CS.
E. #Syria: Al-Quds Brigade lost today 2 fighters during clashes vs #ISIS in area of Sukhnah (E. #Homs).
E. #Syria: no less than 12 bodies of soldiers slain in violent #ISIS attack last night E. of Ithriya arrived in Salamiyah hospital. Many wounded too. Barracks were overrun (IS claim).
E. #Syria: #ISIS released pics showing 3 soldiers killed during last night assault on #SAA-#NDF positions E. of Ithriya (12 dead in total). One captured was also executed. Attack happened in area of Abu Fayad Dam (N. of #Palmyra).
E. #Syria: bodies of pro-Assad fighters killed by #ISIS 2 nights ago left Salamiyah Hospital. 11 names are now documented. Today 4 elements belonging to Al-Quds Brigade were wounded by an #ISIS IED/mine blast near Jebal Bishri (E. #Homs desert).
#Syria: one more soldier was killed by #ISIS in the far Eastern #Hama province. He was from SE. #Raqqa.
E. #Syria: #ISIS regularly targets Qaterji network (pro-Assad businessman controlling oil trade) but it's rarely documented. 2 of his men from Raqqa were captured & executed 2 days ago in E. #Homs desert. They were part of the "Task Force" securing oil convoys & facilities.
E. #Syria: today #ISIS killed Brig. General Bashir Ismail during an ambush near Mayadin in the #DeirEzzor province. Commander of 137th Regiment he was from #Tartus province.
E. #Syria: General Ismail head of 137th Regiment killed this morning in #ISIS ambush in #DeirEzzor province was slain with at least 5 of his men (all from 17th Division)👇
#Syria: last night #ISIS raided & burned down a checkpoint located in the SE. #Aleppo province. 3 dead claimed. One of them (from #Tartus province) is documented👇
#Syria: at least 3 soldiers were killed past ~48 hours by #ISIS in area of Ithriya (E. #Hama). One was killed 2 nights ago (pic 1) & today 2 more were slain (pic 2) in clashes (3 were also wounded).
E. #Syria: this afternoon an #ISIS mine/IED blew up a vehicle involved in sweeping operation in #Palmyra desert (E. #Homs), killing 2 soldiers & wounding 2-3 more.
#Syria: this morning 5 pro-Assad fighters arrived at the Salamiyah National Hospital. They were wounded by an #ISIS mine/IED in the E. #Hama desert. Some of them are critically injured.
E. #Syria: #ISIS released statement claiming ambush on SAA convoy W. of Sukhnah. 2 tanks destroyed & unusually high nbr of fatalities (20). Attack happened on 28th november as per statement.
E. #Syria: a soldier from E. #Homs province was killed yesterday by an #ISIS mine/IED in E. #Palmyra desert.
#Syria: body of a soldier arrived today in Sanamayn (N. #Daraa) for burial. He was killed by #ISIS 2 days ago in Raqqa countryside.
E. #Syria: 2 days ago an #ISIS mine/IED destroyed a military/armed vehicle in the E. #Hama desert (E. of Ithriya). At least two 5th Corps members were killed. Another one survived👇
E. #Syria: early this morning a soldier from area of #Masyaf was killed by #ISIS in W. #DeirEzzor countryside.
E. #Syria: at least 3 more soldiers were killed by #ISIS past ~24 hours, all in Raqqa province:
- First Lt from Salamiyah & a soldier from Aleppo died in mine/IED blasts near Resafa (2 more wounded).
- soldier from Qomhana killed in clashes.
- First Lt from Salamiyah & a soldier from Aleppo died in mine/IED blasts near Resafa (2 more wounded).
- soldier from Qomhana killed in clashes.
E. #Syria: the Head of #Hama Armament Center died this morning after he was injured by #ISIS last week in the E. #Hama desert. He was from #Tartus province.
E. #Syria: today 8 Regime members were wounded during clashes with #ISIS during combing operations in the E. #Hama desert (Rahjan area).
E. #Syria: since months now #RuAF is bombing suspected #ISIS locations in the Eastern desert, almost on daily basis. Despite this, IS attacks become more regular & focus on E. #Hama. Today a soldier was killed there during clashes.
E. #Syria: today clashes for control of several villages W. of Ithriya ended after several days, following #ISIS withdrawal. A soldier was also killed by an IS mine/IED & 3 more wounded in E. #Hama desert. Another one was killed yesterday in #Raqqa countryside.
E. #Syria: a Hezbollah fighter from S. Lebanon died from wounds today. Some reports suggest he was critically wounded by #ISIS during an attack in #DeirEzzor desert.
E. #Syria: this morning a car was ambushed by #ISIS on #Palmyra-#DeirEzzor road (area of Shula), wounding at least a soldier.
E. #Syria: Mazen Hassoun is now the 4th confirmed General (1 #Russia|n & 3 #SAA) killed by #ISIS in the Eastern desert this year.
https://twitter.com/QalaatM/status/1343166212210106370
E. #Syria: looks like #ISIS carried out tonight a significant ambush on #Homs-#DeirEzzor road. 3 busses carrying 4th Division troops, coming back from their deployment, were ambushed. Many casualties reported.
E. #Syria: 28 soldiers were killed tonight following big #ISIS ambush on #Homs-#DeirEzzor road. 3 busses carrying 4th Division troops were attacked, one of them totally destroyed. 1st documented fatalities (both from Homs-city)👇
E. #Syria: yesterday #ISIS carried out its deadliest attack since 2018. Convoy of ~80 soldiers attacked on #DeirEzzor-#Palmyra road, leaving 31 dead, several still missing & a dozen wounded. Most fatalities were from Homs & part of "elite" 4th Division. Some of them👇
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