(2022-02-20). Russian Envoy to US: Moscow Doesn't Plan to Invade Ukraine. sputniknews.com The Russian ambassador stated that Russian troops are stationed at Russia's sovereign territory, adding: "We are not threatening anyone."
(2022-02-20). Russian Warplanes Flew Over US Al-Tanf Base In Southeastern Syria. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 20, two warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) flew over the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf where the US-led coalition maintains a large garrison. | The coalition's main proxy group in al-Tanf, the Revolutionary Commando Army (MaT), confirmed that the warplanes were spotted by its fighters. In a propaganda statement, the group claimed that the two warplanes almost collided over al-Tanf. | Around 200 US troops and some 300 MaT fighters are usually present at al…
(2022-02-20). Three Former Rebel Commander Targeted In Syria's Daraa. southfront.org 
File image. | On February 20, two former commanders of the Syrian Free Army (FSA) survived an assassination attempt in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa. | An improvised explosive device struck a vehicle that was carrying both commanders, Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Masalmah and Abu Jazwan Abu Nabout, as it was passing in the northern part of Daraa city, commonly known as Daraa al-Balad. The explosion damaged the vehicle. However, the two commanders survived with minor injuries. | Both al-Masalmah and Ab…
(2022-02-19). Ukraine's NATO Membership Not on Agenda, Won't Happen in Foreseeable Future, German Chancellor Says. sputniknews.com Ukraine's ambassador to Germany has adamantly demanded membership in the Western alliance for his country, warning that Kiev may be forced to pursue nuclear weapons if its membership bid is declined. Last week, German media reported that officials in Berlin were consciously avoiding the "pain in the a**" diplomat over his "undiplomatic contact."
(2022-02-19). Russia Tested Modernized ZALA Lancet Loitering Munitions Against Terrorists In Syria — Report. southfront.org 
Lancet-3, screen grab from Russia-24 report. | Russian forces had used a deeply modernized version of the ZALA Aero Group's Lancet-3 loitering munition against terrorists in Syria, According to the source, the aerodynamic features of the loitering munition were improved by adopting longer X-shaped wings."The new version [of the Lancet-3] has a longer flight duration and range a…
(2022-02-19). Military Situation In Syria On February 19, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On February 19, Russia reported that militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On February 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in al-Barah village; | On February 18, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Benin village; | On February 18, YPG artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Hazwan village. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: <...
(2022-02-19). US-led Coalition, SDF Held Live-Fire Drills In Northeastern Syria (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image, source: sdf-press.com | On February 18, the US-led coalition and its proxy, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), held live-fire drills near Abu Khashab road in the northern countryside of Syria's Deir Ezzor. | M2A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of the coalition took part in the drills side by side with IAG Guardian and Humvee armored vehicles of the SDF. | In a statement, the SDF said that the drills were held to test new tactics to counter ISIS cells as well as to demonstrate…