(2021-08-27). In Video: Large US Supply Convoy Entered Northeastern Syria. southfront.org 
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | While the US is preparing to pull its remaining troops out from Afghanistan, it continues to expand its military presence in Syria's northeastern region. | On August 27, a large supply convoy of the US-led coalition entered northeastern Syria coming from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. | The convoy consisted of 50 trucks carrying log…
(2021-08-27). Syrian Army Foiled Attack In Eastern Daraa, Killed Six Gunmen (Photos). southfront.org 
Illustrative photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA on April 24, 2013. Via AP. | Early on August 27, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) foiled a plot by gunmen in the eastern Daraa countryside to attack one of its positions near the border with Jordan. | A unit of the army's 15th Division ambushed the group that was supposed to launch the attack between the towns of al-Jeezah and al-Musayfrah. The gunmen, who were moving on motorcycles, were hunted down by the 15th Division's snipers. | As a result of the ambush, at le…
(2021-08-27). Russian Warplanes Took Missile Fire While Carrying Out New Wave Of Airstrikes On Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
On August 27, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a series of airstrikes on the northwestern Syrian region…
(2021-08-27). New Conflict In Greater Idlib: Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham Arrested Turkish-Affiliated Commanders. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | A new conflict between al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and Turkish-backed forces is brewing in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | On August 27, HTS arrested two commanders of the al-Sham Legion, a main faction of the Turkish-backed National Front for Liberation, for no clear reason. | The commanders were reportedly picked up by HTS' security forces on one of five checkpoint established in the morning by the terrorist group around the town of Darkush in the western count…
(2021-08-26). Four US Marines Killed, Three Wounded In Kabul Airport Attack (18+ Videos). southfront.org 
File image. | The US ambassador in Kabul Ross Wilson had told staff there that four US Marines were killed in the According to the New York-based newsp…
(2021-08-26). Kurdish Forces Share Footage Of Guided Missile Strikes On Turkish-Backed Syrian Militants. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, fighters of the Afrin Liberation Forces. Via the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On August 26, the Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) announced that its fighters carried out a series of attacks on the Turkish military and its proxies in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo between August 17 and 23. | The Kurdish guerilla group has been active in the northern Aleppo countryside since March of 2018, when Afrin area was occupied by Turkish forces. | In a statement, the ALF listed its recent attacks as follows:…
(2021-08-26). Central Syria Insurgency: Dozens Of Russian Airstrikes, Syrian Artillery Strikes Hit ISIS Cells. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On August 25, dozens of Russian airstrikes and Syrian artillery strikes targeted ISIS' remaining cells in Syria's central region. | According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, more than 30 Russian airstrikes hit hideouts of the terrorist group in the following areas: | The outskirts of the town of al-Sukhnah in the eastern Homs countryside; | The outskirts of the town of al-Sholah in the western Deir Ezzor countryside; | The outskirts of the town of al-Resafa…
(2021-08-26). More Russian Airstrikes Hit Greater Idlib, Monitoring Group Says 60 Targeted The Region In August (Photos). southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 strike aircraft in the sky over the Khmeimim airbase in Syria. Photo: Dmitriy Vinogradov / RIA Novosti | On August 26, a new wave of Russian airstrikes hit militants' positions in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | Warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) carried out five airstrikes on the hills surrounding the town of Kabani in the northern countryside of Lattakia and three airstrikes on the outskirts of the town of al-Fatterah in the southern Idlib countryside. | Bo…
(2021-08-26). Syrian Army Pounds Western Daraa Town Following Deadly IED Attack (Video). southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE: Sputnik/ Iliya Pitalev. | On August 26, a soldier of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was killed and eight others were wounded when their vehicle came under attack in the northern countryside of Daraa. | The vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) as it was passing on a road between the towns of Nawa and al-Sheikh Maskin. The soldiers were not on a combat mission. They were reportedly on their way to distribute food rations to SAA posts in the area. | The attack was most likely carried out by former r…
(2021-08-26). De-Escalation: Dozens Of Gunmen Depart Daraa Al-Balad After Pressure From Syrian Army (Photos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. | Gunmen in the southern part of the Syrian city of Daraa, known as Daraa al-Balad, have finally succumbed to the demands of Syrian authorities and begun to leave the area. | On August 26 afternoon, 50 wanted gunmen departed Daraa al-Balad along with their families in several buses provided by Syrian authorities. The gunmen will most likely settle in Turkish-occupied areas in the northern countryside of Aleppo. Russian forces are reportedly facilitating…
(2021-08-26). Hezbollah Grows Stronger In Lebanon Amid Energy Crisis, Arranging Oil Shipments From Iran. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageWithout a fully-invested government, Hezbollah has taken the lead, and the US could respond with sanctions. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese Shia Islamist organization Hezbollah has announced more Iranian ships are bringing fuel to Lebanon. The country is under an unprecedented political and economic
(2021-08-26). Alex Saab Breaks Silence on his Kidnapping — Venezuela Will Win. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, August 25, defense lawyers of the Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab shared a series of notes sent by the ambassador who was abducted in Cape Verde more than a year ago, and who continues to wait, alongside international observers, for the decision of the Cape Verdean Constitutional Court to confirm his immediate release, expected any moment. | The Venezuelan diplomat noted the pressure exerted by the United States government on Cape Verde and the violations of his human rights, diplomatic immunity, and of international law. In addition, Saab mentions the series of constitutional irregularities require…
(2021-08-26). Iran Two Months Away From Nuclear Bomb: Israel Defense Minister. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Tehran is two months away from nuclear weapons capacity, according to Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz."Iran is only two months away from acquiring the materials necessary for a nuclear weapon," Gantz told a gathering of 60 ambassadors in Tel Aviv. | Gantz said that the world needed an alternative to the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal, in case it fails entirely."We do not know if the Iranian regime will be willing to sign an agreement and come back to the negotiation table [md…