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Syrian Army Attacks US Aircraft in Northeast Syria
YemenExtra
M.A.
A unit of the Syrian Special Forces targeted a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft flying over their positions in northeastern Syria, a military source reported to YemenExtra this evening.
The U.S. reconnaissance aircraft was…
In Pictures: Turkish Military Builds New Bases Near Syrian Borders
YemenExtra
M.A.
Recently released satellite photos show the Turkish Army constructing two new bases near the bordering city of Jarablus in northern Syria.
The images, taken on September last year and this April, clearly show the…
Syrian Army Foils Attack by Nusra Front in Lattakia Countryside
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Syrian army repelled on Saturday an attack by Nusra Front terrorists on military posts in the northern countryside of Lattakia coastal province.
Syrian SANA news agency reported that an army unit engaged in violent …
Over 1,800 Syrians Receive Humanitarian Aid in Past 24 Hours: Russian DM
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday that over 1,800 Syrian civilians have received humanitarian aid from their military across Syria.
The aid was delivered to multiple settlements inside Syria, as part of…
Syrian Army Retakes Initiative in West Aleppo to Launch Counter-Offensive
YemenExtra
M.A.
The Syrian Arab Army has repelled the rebel offensive in west Aleppo today, as their forces not only halted Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s advance, but also, launched their own offensive.
Led by their Republican Guard forces,…
Intra-Syrian Talks Scheduled to Be Held in Mid-May
YemenExtra
M.A.
The next round of the intra-Syrian talks is planned to take place in mid-May, a source close to the talks reported.
“The next round is likely to be held after the Astana meeting which will be held in early May,” the…
Ahrar Al-Sham Awards Fighters for Shooting Down Russian Chopper Which Was Never Shot Down
YemenExtra
M.A.
An event took place in Idlib on Friday as the leader of Ahrar Al-Sham, Abu Ammar Al-Omar, personally congratulated two of the group’s anti-aircraft fighters on shooting down a Russian military helicopter on March 27 in a…
Yildirim: Turkey’s Euphrates Shield operation in Syrian complete
YemenExtra
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has announced the end of the country's Euphrates Shield operation on Syrian soil.
he stressed that the operation had been "successful" and that any further military measures in Syria would…
Car Bomb Rocks Rebel Stronghold in Northern Syria
YemenExtra
M.A.
A car bomb exploded in the border city region under the control of rebels, Azaz, in northern Aleppo. According to preliminary reports, three people have been killed and at least a dozen more injured.
No group has taken…
ISIS Attacks Deir Ezzor University, Seizes Syrian Army Weapons Stockpile
YemenExtra
M.A.
Despite rapidly losing ground across Syria and Iraq, the "Islamic State" still holds the upper hand in the battle for Deir Ezzor where besieged government forces are forced to repel daily rebel attacks.
On Friday, a…