What’s at Stake in Idlib, Last Battle in Syria’s War: QuickTake

After nine years of civil war, the fighting over who controls Syria has come down to one province: opposition-held Idlib, in the northwest. Backed by Russian air power, forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad are advancing on the area. Becau.....»»

Battle Of Idlib And Prospects Of Turkish-Syrian War Submitted by SouthFront In February 2020, the Syrian Army reached the vicinity of the main stronghold of anti-government forces in Syria, the city of Idlib. This development plu.....»»

With the US military announcing that it is preparing for "options" in Syria ahead of what appears to be an imminent battle for Syria's last rebel stronghold of Idlib - which may or may not include another false flag chemical attack  - and.....»»

The fight for Idlib will likely be the last major battle of the war in Syria, and the U.N. has warned it could result in the worst humanitarian disaster of the 21st century......»»

The original battles in Syria’s civil war are drawing to a bloody end, yet new fronts have opened as local, regional and even global powers try to stake out positions in anticipation of a post-war Syria......»»

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Turks Fear Russian Advance On Syria’s Al-Bab Submitted by South Front, The Turkish Army has been increasing its military presence in Greater Idlib despite the recent withdrawal of obs.....»»

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US Blocks UN Statement Backing Russia-Brokered Ceasefire In Syria Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com, The ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib Province took effect on Friday, an.....»»

REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi Nine children were among the 20 people killed after the Syrian Army attacked the Idlib region on Tuesday, the BB.....»»

Escobar: Putin Keen To Cool Turkish Hawk Down Authored by Pepe Escobar via The Asia Times, Idlib is Erdogan's last stand, but the fighting goes way beyond Syria - it’s shaping as another NATO-Russia proxy war That pesky â€.....»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already brought the central bank under his control, ousting the governor and installing a successor to drive interest rates lower and try to turbo-charge economic growth. Now he’.....»»

Syria & Russia Publish Evidence Of US Weapons Recovered In Idlib "Terrorist Enclave".....»»

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