(2023-08-10). Assad Blames Turkey's Erdogan For Terrorism In Syria. southfront.org Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the interview with Sky News Arabia. Source: the Syrian Presidency Office. | Syria's President Bashar al-Assad blamed Turkey for terrorism in his war-torn country and insisted on the withdrawal of the Turkish military from Syria in an interview with Sky News Arabia that was aired on August 9. "Terrorism in Syria is made in Turkey," al-Assad said. | The president also denied rumors of an upcoming meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyi…
(2023-08-10). Bombing In Syria's Daraa Kills Prominent Pro-Government Commander, Three Others. southfront.org Mustafa al-Masalma as seen in an old video from Youtube. | On August 9, a prominent pro-government commander involved in counter terrorism and drug operations was assassinated in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa. | The commander, Mustafa al-Masalma, was killed along with one of his bodyguards, a warrant officer from the Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) and a reporter from Sama TV, Firas al-Ahmad, when a heavy improvised explosive device blew up their vehicle in an ar…
(2023-08-10). Russian Reconciliation Center Reports More U.S. Violations Of Syria's Airspace. southfront.org An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 63rd Fighter Squadron lands during a storm July 12, 2019, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid) | United States-led coalition fighter jets and drones violated Syrian airspace 12 times in the past day, Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, said on August 9."In the area of al-Tanf, 12 violations were recorded over the past day by a pair of F-16 fighters, two pairs of F-35 fight…
(2023-08-09). Syrian Civilians Struggle Between Deadly Israeli Air Strikes and U.S. Sanctions. strategic-culture.org The U.S. has strangled the Syrian civilians with years of sanctions which have prevented pharmacies and hospitals from ordering special medicines from U.S. and European manufacturers. | Join us on , , and . | Israeli airstri…
(2023-08-09). Military Situation In Syria On August 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org On August 9, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded 4 cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On August 9, an SAA commander, a serviceman and two reporters were killed by an IED explosion in Daraa city; | On August 9, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Taal; | On August 9, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Amma; | On August 9, artillery of Turkish-backed forces sh…
(2023-08-09). U.S. Drone Almost Hit Russian Fighter Bomber Over Syria's Raqqa. southfront.org A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land after a mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) | An MQ-9 drone of the United States-led coalition had made a dangerous approach to a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber over the northeastern Syrian governorate of Raqqa, Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, Deputy Head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, reported on August 8. | The commander said in a briefing that the drone appro…
(2023-08-09). Syrian Civilians Struggle Between Deadly Israeli Air Strikes and US Sanctions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-08-10). Colombia: Semana Magazine Accused of Spreading Fake News About ELN Plot to Assassinate Attorney General. orinocotribune.com Colombia's Semana magazine published a fake news trying to incriminate Venezuela in an alleged plot orchestrated by the Colombian guerrilla organization National Liberation Army (ELN) to assassinate the attorney general of Colombia, Francisco Barbosa, who is linked to former President àÅlvaro Uribe. | For months, Semana has been carrying out media campaigns attempting to undermine the government of President Gustavo Petro, among them was the publication of the audios of former Colombian Ambassador to Venezuela Armando Benedetti. | This time, a few hours after the formal start of the ceasefire between the Co…
(2023-08-10). Ukraine War — Is the Black Sea 'War'- the Real War? w/ Alastair Crowe fmr Brit ambassador. thealtworld.com
(2023-08-09). Colombia urges to build peace grounded in reconciliation. plenglish.com Organized by DiPaz (Inter-Church Dialogue for Peace in Colombia), it is aimed at leaders, representatives and members of religious domestic entities and organizations, human rights defenders, the conflict's victims, peace signatories and scholars. | Reverend Kenneth Mtata assured his visit along with other World Council of Churches' figures represents a great chance for the Council to affirm its support for processes leading to a fair peace with its member churches and ecumenical partners who are actively involved on the ground. | Meanwhile, Senator Gloria Florez first thanked Cuban Ambassador Javier Caamaño for…
(2023-08-10). Two Killed In Clash Between Hezbollah And Supporters Of Right-Wing Party In Lebanon (Video). southfront.org Illustrative image. | On August 9, two people were killed in Lebanon in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah fighters and the supporters of an opposing right-wing party at the Christian village of Kahale which is located some 12 kilometers to the southeast of Beirut. | The clash broke out after a truck overturned on a road cutting through Kahale, which residents claim was carrying weapons for the powerful Shiite armed group. A member of Hezbollah and a resident of the village were kille…