(2021-08-18). Russia eager to help Turkey bomb Iraq and Syria, shoot down more Russian aircraft. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russia ready to expand cooperation with Turkey for aircraft deliveries — Rosoboronexport Russia is ready to expand cooperation with Turkey for the delivery of aircraft and helicopters, Head of the Rosoboronexport state arms seller's delegation Denis Gizunov told TASS at the IDEF'21 international defense industry show in Istanbul on Wednesday. "We are holding certain consultations …
(2021-08-18). Central Syrian Insurgency: Syrian Officer, Iraqi Fighters Killed In New Attacks By ISIS Cells. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | ISIS terrorists continue to launch attacks against Syrian government forces and their allies in Syria's vast central region. | Early on August 18, ISIS cells attacked several posts of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the town of al-Sholah, which is located on the Deir Ezzor-Homs highway. According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), an officer was killed and five soldiers were wounded as a result of the attack. | At around the same t…
(2021-08-18). Another Rocket Barrage Hit Turkish-Occupied Afrin In Northern Syria, Killed Three (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On August 18, a rocket attack targeted the Turkish-occupied Syrian city of Afrin in the northern countryside of Aleppo. | The rockets, which were reportedly fired from Kurdish-held areas to the south of Afrin, landed in the city's residential neighborhoods causing some serious damage. A gas station was also hit. As a result, a large fire erupted. | According to the Western-backed White Helmets civil defense organization, three people, including a woman and a child, were killed and four others wer…
(2021-08-18). Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Moroccan Leader Assassinated In Syria's Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On August 17, Abu al-Farouq al-Maghribi, a Moroccan terrorist leader, was assassinated in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | Al-Maghribi was attacked by unidentified assailants on his way back from his military post in the northern Lattakia countryside. The assailants ambushed the terrorist on a road near the town of Jisr al-Shughur in the western countryside of Idlib and targeted his vehicle with dozens of bullets. | The terrorist was fatally wounded during the attack. A few ho…
(2021-08-18). Israel Destroyed Observation Post In Syria's Al-Quneitra With Guided Missiles (Videos). southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE | Late on August 17, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed an observation post of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the southern Syrian governorate of al-Quneitra. | At least three guided missiles, reportedly Spike NLOS, hit…
(2021-08-18). Iraq: Turkey kills 18 Kurds in bombing of clinic after killing Yazidi leader day earlier. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com 18 PKK members killed in drone strike targeting clinic in northern Iraq At least 18 militants from the…Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were killed on Tuesday in an airstrike by a drone near the town of Sinjar in northern Iraq, a Kurdish security source said. The airstrike took place in the afternoon when a Turkish drone …
(2021-08-17). Afghan-Australian: 'Democracy and safety not a priority for West'. greenleft.org.au The West was never in Afghanistan to bring democracy or assure safety for ordinary Afghans. Riz Wakil said the warmongers orchestrated not only the occupation of Afghanistan but many parts of the Middle East: Iraq, Syria and also Libya.
(2021-08-17). End the Illegal U.S. Military Presence in Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2021-08-17). Military Situation In Syria On August 17, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On August 16, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 23 times: 11 — in Idlib province, 5 — in Latakia province, 4 — in Hama province, 3 — in Aleppo province | On August 16, clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed forces were reported north of Tal Tamar | On August 17, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions in Dardarah village | On August 16, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SD…
(2021-08-17). Freddy Guevara Free Again, Joins Mexico Talks. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan opposition politician Freddy Guevara is free to join the dialogue process taking place in Mexico as a member of the delegation that represents the extreme right. Guevara spoke to the media in Caracas, on Sunday, August 15. | In addition, international news agencies reported that "in Mexico, Guevara could replace Carlos Vecchio"—the current representative of former deputy Juan Guaidó before the US, who calls himself "ambassador" in the North American country. | When speaking to the press minutes after his release, Guevara stated that he has "zero political information" when asked about the reasons…