Syria in 2015

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by CrowBat

That attack on Kfar Zita area (on 7 October) was launched simultaneously along three prongs:

- on east and western side of Kfar Naboudah (west of Kfar Zita)
- on south and eastern side of Latameah (south of Kfar Zita)
- on western side of Moarek in direction of village named Latmeen.

Means: insurgents were exposed to simultaneous attack at the 'pocket' of Latameah, and flanking attacks too.

It 'didn't work because Russian air strikes and preparatory barrage by regime/Russian artillery was ineffective, and their planning (run by a Russian officer, at least according to one of captured NDF officers) was overoptimistic.

Namely, instead of turning around and running away on the sight of about 30 T-62s, T-72s and additional BMP-1s advancing on them, insurgents returned fire with TOWs. They say they knocked out 18 of armoured vehicles and captured 4. Videos and photos confirm 8 kills and 1 captured. Regime confirmed a loss of 9 armoured vehicles and 33 KIA (plus one Mi-25 shot down over Kfar Naboudah with the loss of its pilot). Insurgents lost three KIA (all three from IF's infantry).

Unsurprisingly, this clash is now known as something like 'Slaughter of Assadist tanks'.

Yesterday, the regime attempted another attack from Moarek in northern direction, attempting to combine a heliborne landing of 'commandos' at Tel Sukayk (behind insurgent lines) with another armour push toward north (that was a sort of 'frontal' attack). Heliborne landing took the insurgents by surprise, but subsequently they encircled commandos and captured 16 of them. A TOW team from the 13 Division FSyA then outflanked regime's armour and knocked out four T-72s bunched together behind few farm-houses (and that from 3.6km/2 miles range), scattering the NDF.

Learning from such failures, the much larger Russian-controlled NDF offensive on Ghab Plain, launched on 8 October, is a much more cautious operation. It is primarily run by infantry with plentiful air- and artillery support. That's the probable reason it didn't fail by now.

Nevertheless, advance is extremely slow, enabling insurgents to bring in reinforcements and recapture few of villages and tactically important positions they have lost earlier. Plus, regime is lying about securing of certain objectives - as seen from videos of additional TOW attacks, launched from places regime claimed as 'captured'...

Next week maybe more interesting. The first wave of attack is a "forced reconnaissance". Details in my article after tomorrow @adammowafi

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Iran lost its most senior man in Syria yesterday, Hizbollah lost its highest today.

I think #Hezbollah will announce the death of its most senior officer killed Hassan Hussein al-Haj soon (today/Tomorrow).

Hassan Hussein al-Haj, aka (also known as) Abu Maher, was in charge of d protection of Iklim al-Tuffah facing #Israel. He was head of unit.

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Ahrar al-Sham IED targeted and killed regime Col. Hassan Mahmoud in Wadi al-Dahab #Homs.
https://youtu.be/N3Rj3gx0ei4

RuAF airstrike on al-Mansoura village in #Ghab plain today.
https://youtu.be/R6jC5lHy5cU

Syria: regime forces managed to recapture the village of Atshan (N #Hama) under heavy #Russia|n air cover

Russo-Assad cluster munition rocket attack today on Sukayk, #Idlib, #Syria
http://youtu.be/uZrhWU_vYYA

Qom, Iran: Funeral for 10s of Afghan & Pakistani fighters recently killed in Syria [Arabic]
http://syrian-reporter.net/?p=10885

ISIS is making a huge progress on the ground in #DeirEzzor air-base battle now..

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by CrowBat

...and now to make an end with all the idiotic claims about Chinese deployment (especially those about 'Chinese aircraft carrier') to Syria, here a statement from official source in Beijing:

Let's see no carrier but the first three armed Chinese drones under direct Chinese controllers flying in Iraq.

First official footages of Iraqi CH-4B UAV http://aerohisto.blogspot.com/2015/1....html?spref=tw …

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Eliot Higgins
I remember @michaeldweiss being attacked for making the point Russia was effectively acting as an air force for ISIS

The New York Times ‏@nytimes
ISIS makes significant gains in Syrian area bombed by Russia, taking 6 villages near Aleppo
http://nyti.ms/1FXb5dB

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09

Ahrar al-Sham IED targeted and killed regime Col. Hassan Mahmoud in Wadi al-Dahab #Homs.
https://youtu.be/N3Rj3gx0ei4

RuAF airstrike on al-Mansoura village in #Ghab plain today.
https://youtu.be/R6jC5lHy5cU

Syria: regime forces managed to recapture the village of Atshan (N #Hama) under heavy #Russia|n air cover

Russo-Assad cluster munition rocket attack today on Sukayk, #Idlib, #Syria
http://youtu.be/uZrhWU_vYYA

Qom, Iran: Funeral for 10s of Afghan & Pakistani fighters recently killed in Syria [Arabic]
http://syrian-reporter.net/?p=10885

ISIS is making a huge progress on the ground in #DeirEzzor air-base battle now..

FSA TOW team strikes again----
Hama Rebels destroyed tank near silos of Kafr Nabudah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttW0bnvkMuE …
http://wikimapia.org/#lang=de&lat=35...07965&z=17&m=b …

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Educational vid by #FSA weapons specialist: How to dismantle Russian cluster-munition safely.
https://youtu.be/EidweAeGRGk

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09

Iran lost its most senior man in Syria yesterday, Hizbollah lost its highest today.

I think #Hezbollah will announce the death of its most senior officer killed Hassan Hussein al-Haj soon (today/Tomorrow).

Hassan Hussein al-Haj, aka (also known as) Abu Maher, was in charge of d protection of Iklim al-Tuffah facing #Israel. He was head of unit.

Death of Hassan Hijazi, Hezbollah commander in Syria day after death of Iranian Hussain Hamedani.
I smell conspiracy

Ahrar al-Sham claims assassination of a top regime security official in Homs city http://eldorar.com/node/88328

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Russian invaders killed dozens of Assad soldiers in an accidental airstrike on Alhakoura in Sahl Ghab

Idlib: Hezbollah commander Abu Mohammad Al Qlim killed in battles

Syrian Rebels in Quneitra take the strategic Tal Al Aqabe. Which means they could liberate western Ghouta soon http://en.eldorar.com/node/287

Hama: Syrian Rebels retake the silos http://en.eldorar.com/node/290

Wreckage of Russian rocket dropped on Kafranbouda village northern #Hama.
https://youtu.be/ZfHYct7wNV0

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09

Iran lost its most senior man in Syria yesterday, Hizbollah lost its highest today.

I think #Hezbollah will announce the death of its most senior officer killed Hassan Hussein al-Haj soon (today/Tomorrow).

Hassan Hussein al-Haj, aka (also known as) Abu Maher, was in charge of d protection of Iklim al-Tuffah facing #Israel. He was head of unit.

Iranian General set to oversee east Aleppo offensive to lift I.S 2yr siege of Kuweires Military Airport, killed~>http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/irania

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Human Rights Watch - Syria: Apparent Russian Airstrikes Kill Civilians
https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/10/09/...l-civilians?ss …

HRW: 'Russian authorities should investigate credible allegations of violations of laws of war' http://go.shr.lc/1RAcrvY

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Russia's electronic warfare units are jamming Nato's communications in #Syria
http://bit.ly/1Mk0R3B
pic.twitter.com/yvHdD7vHze

Russian cruise missiles in Syria Trigger European alert to airlines. @R_Wall on a NOTAM: http://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-...473837?tesla=y …

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Odd coincidence? Turkey attacked by terrorists -- specifically *Kurdish rally* after Turkey reports downing of Russian plane in Syrian war.

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09

Russian invaders killed dozens of Assad soldiers in an accidental airstrike on Alhakoura in Sahl Ghab

Idlib: Hezbollah commander Abu Mohammad Al Qlim killed in battles

Syrian Rebels in Quneitra take the strategic Tal Al Aqabe. Which means they could liberate western Ghouta soon http://en.eldorar.com/node/287

Hama: Syrian Rebels retake the silos http://en.eldorar.com/node/290

Wreckage of Russian rocket dropped on Kafranbouda village northern #Hama.
https://youtu.be/ZfHYct7wNV0

Hama Part of #Russia'n Tactical Missile fired on rebels in
Kafr Nabudah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfHYct7wNV0 …

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

FSA TOW teams are getting some amazing shots and hits---

Hama Rebels hit tank with TOW at Umm Haratayn frontline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlAJDj2UkrQ …
http://wikimapia.org/#lang=de&lat=35...60847&z=14&m=b …

FSA mortar regime positions at Kafr Ajouz in rural Latakia. #Syria
http://youtu.be/ntEM-TDNdWI

Another cluster bomb attack in rural Hama. #Syria
http://youtu.be/t69eqVfMYDk

Another FSA TOW hit----
FSA destroyed a truck w/ a mounted gun on it near Kafrnabouda. Nice fireworks. #Syria #Hama
http://youtu.be/S2xrtpNWiWk

Clashes in Daraa city resume. FSA target Assad forces in Manshiyeh district. #Syria
http://youtu.be/-_RhrLt6VN4

Insane regime bombardment on Rebels in Quneitra. Media activist filming was injured.
http://youtu.be/ENrI_-n4v88

Tour at the Rebel front at Tal Syad in rural Hama. #Syria
http://youtu.be/H5emBc9h-fs

Cluster bomb attack on Skeik village in Idlib countryside. #Syria
http://youtu.be/uZrhWU_vYYA

Jabhat al-Sham FSA battle regime forces at Mgheir. #Hama #Syria
http://youtu.be/E0p8Zfxr308
http://youtu.be/xGjkP6cnlzo
http://youtu.be/Smf5-P3Y8II

Helicopters bombarding the Ghab plain. #Hama #Syria
http://youtu.be/UU_yrPTh15Q

Central security unit formed in Busr Harir to protect the border from ISIS in Lajat. #Syria
http://youtu.be/vVYBDfiXoj0

From the FSA trenches in near Jab al-Ahmar. #Latakia #Syria
http://youtu.be/BvlmtHkhrtc

Clashes between the 46th Division (FSA) & regime forces near Kafrnabouda. #Hama #Syria
http://youtu.be/bKzINXoJCjI

Clashes between the FSA's 46th Division & regime forces near Janabra in rural Hama. #Syria
http://youtu.be/-jGLo-hGNhU
http://youtu.be/fbjALttw3SM

While Russian warplanes blitzkrieg Hama & Idlib, Assad's warplanes scorch Damascus suburbs.
http://youtu.be/zbuOafkc3-o

Massive air strike on Tamanaah in Idlib countryside. #Syria
http://youtu.be/u-GH4k9qwCA

T-72 tank burns in Mgheir after being destroyed by an FSA TOW missile. #Syria #Hama
http://youtu.be/Ra65v4QoSNI

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

US Success of CIA TOW program makes you wonder what could have been achieved with a robust covert program.

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

Reportedly Intl Coalition targeted #ISIL in recently captured Tall al-Qarah village NE #Aleppo near Infantry School.
http://wikimapia.org/#lang=en&lat=36...78936&z=13&m=b …

Syrian army pushes forward in Daraya"
#Assad / #Russian PROPAGANDA going ALL-IN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXquXS2uCeE …
pic.twitter.com/dNRHrf1gAA
Look how they all stay cool when the "rebel shots" come in.
All staged. pic.twitter.com/g3gHHtJetS

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-10-2015

"I have information that #Russia supports migration of refugees into the EU" - Czech Defence Minister
http://zpravy.idnes.cz/rozhovor-s-mi...343_domaci_bur …

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-11-2015

"AlSorra Free Media Channel" made it into Kafarnabodah today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug2nQC4BSlA …

First media outlet of any kind reporting from the side of the FSA against an entire Russian info war media campaign.

AND from SMS--nothing........

**OUTLAW 09** · 10-11-2015

Ahrar al-Sham, Jabhat al-Nusra, FSA, Jund al-Aqsa and Faylaq al-Sham formed a new ops room y'day to co-ordinate ops on Atshan front.

Local activists confirmed regime didn't capture Tall Skayke or Atshan villages but only took a Hill & few advanced positions S & E Atshan.

Syria, Daraa Rif, #FSA Amoud Horan regiment target a regime trucks with a TOW https://yallasouriya.wordpress.com/2...cks-with-a-tow …

Latakia Rebel shelling regime supply road at Jubb al Ghar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIhM9eisw-Q …
http://wikimapia.org/#lang=de&lat=35...23726&z=15&m=b …

I case you've ever wondered what a full salvo of 122 mm rockets from a BM-21 battery looks like. Hama (alas incomplete link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?

How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare https://theconversation.com/how-syri...-warfare-48779 …

They have frontlines on hundreds of kms with #Hezbollah and #Assad Forces, but #ISIS continue to send suicide bomb against Rebels in #Aleppo

FSA Tajamu Ezzat commander unveils #SAA lies: "you didn't progress 1 inch"
Rebels hold their frontlines. #SAA lost almost 150 killed.