(2021-05-05). Venezuela Begins Clinical Trials of Russian EpiVacCorona Vaccine—Russian Ambassador First to be Vaccinated. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuela officially began clinical trials of Russian vaccine EpiVacCorona, as the Russian ambassador to Caracas, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, became the first volunteer to receive a dose of the COVID-19 immunization drug. | The start of clinical trials was reported by the Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, who noted that the vaccine simulates small fragments of the virus; this strengthens the immune system of recipients to prevent COVID-19. | "Thus begins the process of applying the vaccine candidate EpiVacCorona to combat COVID-19 in the country," said Rodríguez, "a vaccine developed by Russia that is advan…
(2021-05-05). Greater Idlib: Syrian Army Killed, Injured Several Militants In Guided Missile Strikes (Video). southfront.org 
Illustrative image | At least four militants were killed or injured in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib as a result of guided missile strikes by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). | On May 3, the SAA targeted a pickup truck of the Ahrar al-Sham Movement near the area of al-Burnas in the northern countryside of Lattakia with an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). The pickup was completely destroyed. At least two Syrian militants were killed. |
(2021-05-05). Israel Strikes Numerous Locations In Southwestern Syria, Including Military Facility. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | In the early hours of May 5th, Israeli warplanes struck a number of locations in Syria's southwest. | According to Syria's Ministry of Defense statement, the incident took place around 2 AM local time."At around 2: 18 am today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air aggression from the direction of southwest Lattakia targeting some points in the coastal area. Our air defense media intercepted the aggression's missiles and dropped some of them." | And the Israeli aggression led…
(2021-05-05). Syrian Authorities Showcased Weapons, Including Anti-Tank & Anti-Aircraft Missiles, Uncovered In Daraa (Video, Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | On May 5, Syrian authorities showcased loads of weapons and ammunition which were recently uncovered in the southern governorate of Daraa. | According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, the Syrian military and security forces found the weapons and ammunition during search operations in the eastern countryside of Daraa and in the area of al-Lujat. | The seized weapons and ammunition included: | Seven Soviet or Bulgarian-made Konkurs anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs); | Four Soviet or Bulgarian-m…
(2021-05-05). Syria, Saudi Arabia To Restore Relations Following Breakthrough Meeting In Damascus — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief has held a breakthrough meeting with his Syrian counterpart in the Syrian capital Damascus, The unfriendly history of the relations between Saudi Arabi and Syria highlights the importance of the recent meeting. The Saudi delegation which attended the meeting was led by Gen. Khalid Humaidan, head of the Gene…
(2021-05-05). Ain al-Assad base targeted by rocket. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported that the US-run Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq was targeted by a rocket.
(2021-05-05). Iran rejects jurisdiction of Belgian court for Asadi verdict. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Issuing a statement, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brussels, reacted to the Antwerp Court's verdict against "Assadollah Asadi", an Iranian diplomat working at the Iranian Embassy in Vienna.
(2021-05-05). Liberation of Quds closer than ever: Hezbollah chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement, delivered a speech Wed. on the upcoming Quds Day, stressing that liberation of holy Quds is closer than ever.
(2021-05-05). Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss ties, region in phone call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international issues.
(2021-05-05). Syrian air defense confronts Zionist regimes' airstrike. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) — On Wednesday morning, the Syrian air defense confronted the Zionist regime's aggression against Latakia and Hama provinces, Syrian sources reported…
(2021-05-05). Video: Syrian Air Defences Intercept Israeli 'Rocket Aggression' Against Latakia – SANA. sputniknews.com State-run Syrian news agency SANA reported on Wednesday that explosions were heard on the coast, near the cities of Latakia and Tartous.
(2021-05-05). Israel Loses No Chance To Remind Of Itself In Syria. southfront.org | DEAR FRIENDS. IF YOU LIKE THIS TYPE OF CONTENT, SUPPORT SOUTHFRONT WORK: | Donation alerts: donationalerts.com/r/southfront | Boosty: boosty.to/anal…
(2021-05-05). Israel Launches Missile Attack in NW Syria, Killing One. news.antiwar.com For the first time in two weeks, Israel has attacked Syria, with a Syrian state media reported that one person was killed and at least six others wounded. They added that a number of the missiles were intercepted. It's not clear what was being attacked, but the media reported a plastic factory was among the sites hit. | Israel attacks military targets, or warehouses they think are related to S…
(2021-05-04). Military Situation In Syria On May 4, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 4, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 28 times: 15 — in Idlib province, 11 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | Syria | On May 3, the SDF carried out a security operation in Hawaiyj area and arrested 7 people | On May 3, a militants was killed and 6 others were wounded, in clashes that broke out between the Turkish-backed forces in the countryside of Al-Bab city…
(2021-05-04). Top-level Turkish civilian-military delegation visits Libya. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Top-level Turkish civilian-military delegation visits LibyaRick Rozoff While the world has been in lockdown because of the Covid epidemic, a new military power has appeared on the world stage: Turkey. One which has shot down Syrian, Russian and Armenian military aircraft and faced no consequences. One which has obtained Russian S-400 anti-aircraft weapons but whose …
(2021-05-04). Top-Level Turkish Civilian-Military Delegation Visits Libya. libya360.wordpress.com Rick Rozoff Libya's Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush and Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu give a joint press conference in the capital Tripoli on May 3, 2021. (AFP) While the world has been in lockdown because of the Covid epidemic, a new military power has appeared on the world stage: Turkey. One which has shot down Syrian,…
(2021-05-04). Top-Level Turkish Civilian-Military Delegation Visits Libya. news.antiwar.com While the world has been in lockdown because of the COVID epidemic, a new military power has appeared on the world stage: Turkey. One which has shot down Syrian, Russian and Armenian military aircraft and faced no consequences. One which has obtained Russian S-400 anti-aircraft weapons but whose standing as NATO's second largest and most …
(2021-05-04). Russian Air Strikes against ISIS Positions in Central Syria. globalresearch.ca At the beginning of May, the time of spring cleaning in …
(2021-05-04). Saudi Delegation Meets With Syrian President in Damascus – Reports. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited the Syrian capital of Damascus and met with President Bashar Assad, the UK-based Arab newspaper Rai Al-Youm reported on Tuesday, citing senior diplomatic sources in Damascus.
(2021-05-04). Turkish ambassador visits macabre War Trophy Park in Azerbaijan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com "Today we are in the War Trophy Park, which was created as a result of the liberation of Karabakh from the Armenian occupation. Congratulations on your victory, brother! " — wrote the ambassador. See also: Azerbaijan: We have created a new reality by shedding blood. Everyone should reckon with us today.
(2021-05-04). "Syria Has Been a Victim of the Terrorists' Use of Chemical Weapons" globalresearch.ca On April 16, the