The Independent: Assad's army setting its sights on Isis stronghold of Raqqa
The Syrian army's advance towards Raqqa could be aimed at pre-empting any move by Saudi Arabia to send ground forces to Syria to fight Isis.
Syrian government forces backed by Russian air strikes have taken rebel ground near Aleppo and are now poised to advance on the Isis stronghold of Raqqa province.
A Syrian military source said the army had captured positions at the provincial border between Hama and Raqqa in the last few days and intends to advance further.
"It is an indication of the direction of coming operations towards Raqqa," they said. "In general, the Raqqa front is open ... starting in the direction of the Tabqa area."
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More News On Reports That The Syrian Army Is Planning To Move On The Islamic State Stronghold At Raqqa
Syrian army intends move into ISIS stronghold of Raqqa province - source -- Reuters
Syrian Troops Poised to Advance Into ISIS Stronghold of Raqqa -- Haaretz
Syrian Troops Plan To Target IS Stronghold -- SKY News
Syrian army on the brink of advance into ISIS stronghold of Raqqa province -- News.com.au
Syrian army to advance towards ISIS stronghold Raqqa: Reports -- IBTimes
Syrian army braces to approach IS de facto capital -- Xinhuanet
Syrian army advances into Raqqa in major anti-ISIS assault -- RT
2 comments:
The US is making its usual feeble attempts to take Raqqa using Kurds and special forces, however the Kurds don't care about arab Raqqa and besides they are being attacked by Turkey. Meanwhile Russia and its allies will get the job done and thwart US plans, again.
This is a rare US media report suggesting that Russia is fighting ISIS. Has CNN slipped its leash? The story line is that Russia is merely propping up Assad and NOT fighting ISIS.
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