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    TOW #ATGM vs. Shilka in Latakia
    https://youtu.be/r6epEBO48mg

    Nice hit by #Ahrar on an Assadist bunker line
    https://youtu.be/cgiLY4KrcCQ

    Assadi attempt on Ara in the vicinity of Salma advanced, up to & controlling 2 points, however immediately kicked back over. #Lattakia

    AhrarSham attacks russian Hmeimeem with more grads. That's all it needs folks. #Lattakia

    Anti Assad opposition troops while being hurt by the massive Russian bombardment seem to now be taking it in stride....
    Airstrike and this mujahid commander does not move an inch:


    http://www.raqqa-sl.com/en/?p=1669&u...=socialnetwork

    “ISIS” military lull before the storm

    Posted by: Abu Mohammed in press, Raqqa news 08/02/2016 

    Exclusive – RBSS

    ISIS didn’t used to have a military recession like the one they’re having now in the light of the stopping of most of fighting fronts with the various armed factions and armed militias, when the front of Ein Essa is safe for the militia of popular protection units after it was one of the most ferocity fronts as in Dir Elzor in the east, where fighting stopped in almost completely since the last major operation launched by ISIS against the regime and its militias, leaving the north of Aleppo raged against the backdrop of clashes between factions of ISIS and the FSA in conjunction with the Russian aerial bombardment and the military progress of the regime forces towards the Nobil and Zahra.

    Rally in Raqqa and fear of a repeat of Tel Abyad scenario

    Raqqa city is witnessing a rise recently in the number of members of ISIS and his cars and pervasive barriers at the entrances and exits of the city as well as intensive patrols, which suggests that something is being planned.
    According to our reporter in turn, that ISIS brought in reinforcements, including mortars and long-range missiles were also able to get information from different sources confirm the ISIS transferred a large number of confiscated cars to bombed cars is likely the possibility of processing an attack widely unknown destination until the moment

    For his part, Munther a young man from the city said: “We can say for sure that what is happening is the lull before the storm, I do not know if ISIS will attack somebody or that the city will be attacked by the regime or militia of protection units, do not want to get rid of the criminals to another criminal like it comes as happened in Tel Abyad, I know that the Russian bombing will stop in case of regime control or protection units control of the city but all residents will be displaced and northern countryside is living example of that. “

    Destination is Aleppo

    Aleppo Lives today the most difficult days in the Syrian revolution as it is now in danger of collapse at any moment with the documenting of nearly 150 strike within one day added to the regime progress backed by Hezbollah militia and Iraqi militia and Russian mercenaries from the point of Nobil and Zahra, at a time ISIS are trying to pressure from the opposite side to put it in the jaws of the pliers.

    ISIS, as usual, trying to exploit the Russian military pressure on the city to subjugate and the opening of new crossings over control of parts of the border with Turkey and in particular with the strangle of it since losing Tel Abyad crossing and stop the flow of fighters, says Abu Mohammed, a bus driver, “I passed in front of several cars of ISIS loaded with fighters and dragging behind mortars I asked them to win their favor in order to avoid harassment where are going guys , to Dir Elzor ? One of them answered me, to Aleppo to fight the FSA there. “
    NOTE: Russia and Assad keep saying their are destroying IS BUT notice it appears that the IS military planning goes hand in hand with Putin's air strikes...BOTH strictly targeting FSA.....

    And the US response to this...cut back weapon shipments to FSA??????
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    Russia airstrikes targeting Naima town
    Daraa Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting #Efis village
    Idlib cs Syria FEB 9

    1 martyr and 10 wounded victims of Russia airstrikes targeting Kafr_Hamra
    Aleppo Syria FEB

    Syria 230.000+ #refugees gathered now at border to #Turkey in Atmeh & Khirbat al Jawz N-#Idlib & Azaz N-#Aleppo

    Russia airstrikes targeting Umm_Sharshou village
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    SAA dropped pamphlets over #Talbiseh area, ask "armed men" to surrender themselves & their weapons
    Homs Syria FEB 9


    Russia airstrikes targeting Anadan moments ago..
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Zako Deiri, now Jaish Al-Thuwar leader, arrested by FSA for betraying the brothers & allowing YPG enter Deir Jamal.

    Russia airstrikes targeting Maart_Alartiq neighborhood
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Alaamareiyah neighborhood
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting alSukari and alFirdaous neighborhoods, massacre reported..
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9


    SAA helicopter dropping right now pamphlets over north Homs
    SYRIA FEB 9

    Average of 450 people victims of Assad SAA bombardment and airstrikes, killed per week in Syria.. "numbers"..

    LCC in #Syria summary: At least 478 people were killed in the past 7 days. Mon:50 Sun:33 Sat:51 Fri:67 Thu:136 Wed:76 Tue:65.

    Russia airstrikes targeting hirbnafsah
    Hama cs Syria FEB

    SAA helicopter dropping barrel bombs on Ghurnata
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Teir_Maela
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Kafr_Hamra
    Aleppo Syria FEB

    Factions from #Haraytan region, united under one name & operation room, new offensive in the outskirts of the city
    #Aleppo cs #Syria FEB 9


    Russia warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting Hayan, Bayanoun and Anadan already moments ago
    Aleppo cs Syria FEB 9

    Not less than 20 #SAA foreigners mercenaries terrorists exterminated by Rebels ambush at #Kurds_Mount fronts
    #Latakia #Syria FEB 9

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    Quote Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09 View Post
    Russia airstrikes targeting Naima town
    Daraa Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting #Efis village
    Idlib cs Syria FEB 9

    1 martyr and 10 wounded victims of Russia airstrikes targeting Kafr_Hamra
    Aleppo Syria FEB

    Syria 230.000+ #refugees gathered now at border to #Turkey in Atmeh & Khirbat al Jawz N-#Idlib & Azaz N-#Aleppo

    Russia airstrikes targeting Umm_Sharshou village
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    SAA dropped pamphlets over #Talbiseh area, ask "armed men" to surrender themselves & their weapons
    Homs Syria FEB 9


    Russia airstrikes targeting Anadan moments ago..
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Zako Deiri, now Jaish Al-Thuwar leader, arrested by FSA for betraying the brothers & allowing YPG enter Deir Jamal.

    Russia airstrikes targeting Maart_Alartiq neighborhood
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Alaamareiyah neighborhood
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting alSukari and alFirdaous neighborhoods, massacre reported..
    Aleppo Syria FEB 9


    SAA helicopter dropping right now pamphlets over north Homs
    SYRIA FEB 9

    Average of 450 people victims of Assad SAA bombardment and airstrikes, killed per week in Syria.. "numbers"..

    LCC in #Syria summary: At least 478 people were killed in the past 7 days. Mon:50 Sun:33 Sat:51 Fri:67 Thu:136 Wed:76 Tue:65.

    Russia airstrikes targeting hirbnafsah
    Hama cs Syria FEB

    SAA helicopter dropping barrel bombs on Ghurnata
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Teir_Maela
    Homs Syria FEB 9

    Russia airstrikes targeting Kafr_Hamra
    Aleppo Syria FEB

    Factions from #Haraytan region, united under one name & operation room, new offensive in the outskirts of the city
    #Aleppo cs #Syria FEB 9


    Russia warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting Hayan, Bayanoun and Anadan already moments ago
    Aleppo cs Syria FEB 9

    Not less than 20 #SAA foreigners mercenaries terrorists exterminated by Rebels ambush at #Kurds_Mount fronts
    #Latakia #Syria FEB 9
    The Syrian activist that posts these comments just commented....battery at 4% and dying.....

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    Russia/Syria: Daily attacks using internationally banned cluster munitions - @hrw report

    https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/02/08/...nition-attacks

    The report focuses on 14 documented cluster bomb attacks by Russia & Syrian regime.

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    BreakingNews
    Around 25 Syrian towns are under intense #Russian shelling right now.
    Jets, missiles & reportedly even Cruise Missiles used.


    Footage
    Russian airstrikes also targeted civilians in #AlAtarib since the morning.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9rv33YFKY

    Seems like #Putin
    "Operation Empty Aleppo"
    started.
    They'll kill and chase out as many people as possible before they shut the city down.

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    YPG captured Kafr Antun near Menagh air base.
    2 #FSA groups joined their #SDF (Jaysh al-Thuwar) umbrella.


    News
    Opposition sources report, there is NO "agreement" between #FSA and #YPG, but Kurds "broke the ceasefire and advance w/Russian cover".


    NeverForget
    The entire "#FSA are terrorists" story is a MYTH, invented by pro-Assadis !!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z60DO0o2U2Y

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    Wide-ranging interview w/ @PhillipSmyth on #Iran's push for regional dominance, outreach in Africa, and U.S. policy.
    https://goo.gl/nEJPyV

    Podcast is worth listening to as it has a great overview of Iranian goals......THEN after listening to the podcast worth reading this article as a tie in...

    Satellites Show Mystery Construction at Iran’s Top-Secret Military Site
    http://thebea.st/1L9WUip via @thedailybeast

    THEN look at the massive amount of "transnational Shia jihadi's" fighting in Syria and the ask the simple question...what did the US get in exchange for the Obama "Iranian Deal"...nothing really as Khamenei yesterday indicated...the Shia jihadis are fighting/dying in Syria for the "islamic revolution".....QUOTE/UNQUOTE
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    This is a critical interview on the activities of Hezbollah in Syria..needs though to be translated into English....Arabic only...

    Full interview of Hezbollah fighters imprisoned by JAN. Hezbollah prevented tv broadcasting of it but it's online
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=dw-fVbuerXM

    Hezbollah tried hard to get MTV to not show the video on TV and was successful but the interviewer took it to social media side and released it.....

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    Turkey is set to turn up the pressure on US to enforce a safe zone near Bab al Salam. RTE & Davutoglu already signalling course of action

    Turkey gathers armed #Syria rebel groups in Ankara, including Jaysh al-Islam, Ahrar ash-Sham, Army of Mujahedeen, FSA & others.

    The 13th Division & Riyad Hijab, the leader of a coalition of Syrian opposition groups, were among attendance.
    http://www.aljazeera.com.tr/haber/su...n-birlik-adimi

    BREAKING: Turkey's PM says country won't close borders to Syrian refugees, and anticipates the arrival of 70,000 refugees soon.
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    Interesting question for the Obama WH and especially Kerry since his dismal failure in Geneva where he found out talking does not get you a cup of coffee..

    Russia's role in impending fall of #Aleppo should remind us that wars are about clear political objectives. What is our strategy?

    BUT WAIT did not the US MSM WaPo carry recently an article coming from the WH that their Syrian strategy was working..it was we the general public/western leaders did not get it and the WH just needed more "messaging"....to be done in order to be even more "successful"....

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    Quote Originally Posted by OUTLAW 09 View Post
    For US MSM this appears to be "new News"....for social media "old News" for the last five years....begs the question as to where "exactly has the NYTs been"...?????

    New York Times World ✔ @nytimesworld
    As tens of thousands flee Syria, a U.N. report accuses their government of “inhuman actions” against civilians.
    http://nyti.ms/1XeXYbE

    A wedding in the destruction of St George's Church in #Homs. Powerful image. 1st wedding since being destroyed #Syria
    pic.twitter.com/DsN8cMTYJK

    APPEARS Putin is getting a tad sensitive to the reporting from Syria and with the increased activist coverage that he is deliberately targeting civilians....
    Russia stopped airstrikes on aid convoys crossing #Turkey border towards #Aleppo (bc presence of int. press?)

    pic.twitter.com/hUfBt0VoIr
    How Assad’s Prisoners Die: Genital mutilation, eyes burnt with cigarettes, and hangings from the wrists. #Syria http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/02/08/...syria-torture/

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    APPEARS that now the Chechnya leader "talked to much"...as many commenters actually noted...when he stated there were Chechen SF in Syria....
    NOW trying to walk back that comment today.......

    Chechnya now says Kadyrov never said what he said to Rossiya 1. Chechen spetznaz in Syria now 'self-organised groups of young people'.

    So in Chechen "speak" "a self organized group of young men" ie a "young" Chechen Boy Scout Troop went on "vacation" to the Syrian beaches and ended up somehow with AH74s fighting IS....MAYBE it was an "self organized action vacation" that is so in fashion these days in both Russia and Chechnya.....
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    Russian FM "spins" everything it gets in it's hands......IT was Kerry that pressured the HNC to attend and it was Kerry that declared "stopping the bombing and delivery of humanitarian aid.... both stated in UNSC resolution 2254..... "were pre conditions".....and the HNC was to drop their demands.....

    SO this begs the question......??? Does the Russian FM consider Kerry to be working for them or not...????

    MFA Russia ✔ @mfa_russia
    #Kinshchak: Moscow's anti-terrorism campaign in Syria made opposition enter into dialogue w/Damascus
    http://sptnkne.ws/aA9a

    IF one follows this Russian FM propaganda "logic" to the end...then after over 2000 air strikes and a major transnational Shia jihadi ground offensive.....the HNC would be clamoring to get to Geneva...BUT WAIT they are meeting in Turkey and are fighting back....
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    Ketaeb Sayyid al-Shuhada Iraq militia apparently has an Abrams tank (via @LongWarJournal)
    pic.twitter.com/ctJbLcfiDm

    They are fighting in Syria as part of the "transnational Shia jihadi"......

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    Syria #Russia'n airstrikes on #Druze villages in Mount Al Summaq /northern #Idlib

    Regime shelling Ayn al Hawr at #Idlib - #Latakia highway
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNNSjssbnQE
    http://wikimapia.org/#lang=de&lat=35...77464&z=15&m=b

    Syria Heavy airstrikes on northern rural #Hama & #Aleppo by #Russia this morning

    Direct and deliberate Russian air strikes on civilian refugees.....
    Russian air strikes on a refugee gathering near Saraqeb in Idlib countryside

    Wounded and killed including children in this attack...numbers not in yet...

    Concerning Israeli air strikes last night......in response to Russian overflights???

    Some reports are claiming that the Israeli airstrikes also targeted the regime’s officer housing in al-Ruhayba east of Qutayfah. #Syria

    Reports Israeli airstrikes targeted regime ammo depots in Qutayfah; multiple explosions reported near brigade 155.
    Might be a response to Hezbollah starting to fire a steady rain of TBMs on the anti Assad forces and Israel does not want them to get much more practice.....

    Latakia: latest on Jabal Akrad, looks like Rebels holding out well so far
    http://en.eldorar.com/node/1426
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    Transnational Shia jihadi's are fighting in Syria...AND why the Obama Iran Deal....

    “Moderate Rouhani”: If IRGC was not in #Iraq& #Syria,we had no security& couldn't do #IranDeal.

    Not to mention that ever important Iranian land corridor to Hezbollah.......

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    Exklusives @BILD-Interview mit #FSA-Komm. Abu Shaqerah, der 200 Soldaten bei #Aleppo fhrt.
    http://www.bild.de/bild-plus/politik...3436.bild.html
    pic.twitter.com/8mOodrkSBJ

    Our favorite Russian travelling Spetsnaz.........
    Korneev. This picture is geotagged (VK) to the middle of Raqqa, it's obviously not in Raqqa. Uploaded this morning.
    pic.twitter.com/GdAab5zSy9

    Russian X78 BTR-82A in Syria (I believe in Homs somewhere, but may be mistaken)

    T-90 in Turkman mount, pictured with a Bakr commander. AFAIK, not seen in this location before. via @Abduhark

    Subbed (English) ANNA news report
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtBQJevGniA

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    Default Turkey reaches a crossroad

    Hat tip to WoTR for a Turkish analyst's assessment of a possible Turkish intervention:http://warontherocks.com/2016/02/pro...ion-into-syria

    He concludes:
    In sum, Turkey seems to be caught between geostrategic necessities of launching a limited incursion and the twin risks of an uncontrollable escalation with Russia and the domestic terrorist threat. In the absence of robust support by its NATO allies, Ankara’s decision will depend on the volatile political-military calculus in Syria and the trajectory of the ongoing northern offensive.....Yet an over-cautious approach could end with the complete exclusion of Turkey from the Syrian chessboard. Ankara is stuck at the crossroads as it considers how to make its most critical political-military calculation in Syria yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by davidbfpo View Post
    Hat tip to WoTR for a Turkish analyst's assessment of a possible Turkish intervention:http://warontherocks.com/2016/02/pro...ion-into-syria

    He concludes:
    David.....two developments are occurring that have received little to no notice...all major anti Assad forces including the Qatar and Saudi supported groups plus the HNC are currently today in Turkey and no info has leaked out on exactly what they are discussing.

    Turkey PM: "sooner or later, Russian forces will leave it in the same manner as they previously left Afghanistan".
    http://en.trend.az/world/turkey/2492047.html

    So is this the first limited hint that MANPADs are going into Aleppo?.....as that would rapidly tip the balance and restrict the RuAF air strikes which is creating the massive refugee flows....and what tipped the scales in AFG....where RuAF dominated

    There has been some comments coming out of the anti Assad side since the RuAF arrived that several of the groups had been vetted for MANPADs and a way for their control had been figured out...but Obama simply would not release them.
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    Iranian Kaviran jeeps near Aleppo, specifically made to carry MRLs, 107mm Fajr-1s in this case.

    Another Syrian 302mm Khaibar-1, secretly operated in Lebanon by Syria's 158th Missile Regiment during the 2006 war.

    German Mercedez-Benz truck + Soviet 130mm M-46 field gun + Syria = This good looking beast.

    SAA, 9P140 / BM-27 Uragan (Late 2015).

    More than 1000 Kurdish fighters from across the canton are heading towards Menagh/Azaz fronts this morning.

    IS claim responsibility for car bomb attack in #Barzeh #Damascus city, killing 10 ppl, & wounding 30+
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