Reuters: Syrian army advances with help of intensified Russian air strikes
Russian war planes pounded Syrian rebels unaffiliated with Islamic State on Sunday, insurgents said, helping Moscow's ally Bashar al-Assad reclaim territory and dealing a fresh setback to the strategy of Washington and its allies.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a group that monitors the 4-year-old conflict, said the Syrian military and its Lebanese Hezbollah militia allies had taken control of Tal Skik, a highland area in Idlib province, after fierce Russian bombing.
That brings Syrian government forces closer to insurgent-held positions along the main highway that links Syria's principal cities. The area is held by a rebel alliance that excludes Islamic State fighters.
More News On Russia's Involvement In the Syrian War
Intense fighting in central Syria amid government gains -- Washington Post/AP
Russia-backed Syrian forces advance on rebels -- France 24
Syrian forces make gains under Russian air cover -- Al Jazeera
Russia flies 64 sorties against IS targets in Syria in last 24 hours: ministry -- Reuters
Russian jets hit 63 targets in Syria in past 24 hours: military -- AFP
Intercepted ISIS comms show 'growing panic' after Russian airstrikes - combat report -- RT
HRW: Russian-Made Cluster Bombs Being Used in Syria -- VOA
Russia accused over use of cluster bombs in Syria -- Al Arabiya
Russian-Made Cluster Munition Used in Syria, Rights Group Says -- Bloomberg
Turkey Says Jets Again Harassed at Border With Syria -- AP
Syria airstrikes: Russia and US make 'progress' in talks over safe flight zones -- The Guardian
Putin Rules Out Russian Army's Participation in Ground Operation in Syria -- Sputnik
Putin: Russia has no intention of mounting Syria ground operation, wants to see political compromise -- RT
Putin: Russia will not deploy troops in Syria -- Al Arabiya
Putin Says Russia's Campaign in Syria More Effective Than U.S. -- Bloomberg
US intelligence: Putin is not going to like the people 'feeding off Moscow’s actions' in Syria -- Business insider
Syria air strikes leave Russia at risk of revenge attacks -- The Hindu
Syria crisis: How far do Russians support intervention? -- Sarah Rainsford, BBC
Russia seeks victory over the West in Syria campaign: analysts -- AFP
Lowdown: Making Sense of Russia's Syria Strategy -- Andrey Sushentsov, National Interest
2 comments:
Here's a pretty neat little site which provides a view of the situation unfolding in real time. It's a little too anti russia/Syrian Gov for my taste, but worth a look.
http://syria.liveuamap.com
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