Contents tagged with Syria
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Iran accuses Ukraine of supporting Syrian rebels
Tehran has alleged that Ukraine is supporting a coalition of Syrian rebels and called for an end to "terrorist support in the Western Asia region," reports Mehr.
Mojtaba Damirchiloo, Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister and Director General of Eurasia Department at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cliams that Ukraine is purportedly supplying weapons, originally provided by the U.S., to Syrian rebels.
He condemned these actions as a blatant violation of international commitments …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Syrian and Russian forces under severe strain amid rebel offensive
According to Ukraine's intelligence agency, government forces and Russian military units in Syria are under significant pressure from rebels. They are suffering heavy losses and withdrawing from their positions.
Panic and chaos have engulfed the ranks of the Syrian dictator Assad's government troops and the Russian contingent, spiraling into depression and confusion, reports the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate.
Military intelligence further noted that opposition forces, after …
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Escalating conflict: Russian forces under pressure amid Syrian rebel advances
The situation in Syria is taking a turn for the worse for Russian forces. Syrian opposition groups contesting the Russian-backed Assad regime are advancing in the southern part of the country. Early urban clashes have begun in the cities of Hama, Homs, and Suwayda, according to reports from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR).
"Syria in Peril - Russians are Fleeing Damascus," read the intelligence update. It noted that military contingents from the "aggressor state" retreated from …
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Russia claims Ukrainian advisors aiding Syrian rebels
Russian sources within the Syrian intelligence services have claimed that Ukrainian experts were allegedly "assisting in the preparation of drones" for an opposition group. At the same time, Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) has reported a deteriorating situation for Russians in Syria.
The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which is fighting against Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, allegedly managed to capture Aleppo with the help of Ukrainian advisors, claims the Russian …
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Russian diplomats and troops flee Damascus amid Syrian opposition offensive
Amid escalating tensions in Syria, Russian diplomats and military forces are reportedly abandoning their positions in Damascus, leaving behind an array of weapons and equipment, reports the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. The situation for Russian forces has been deteriorating, with initial reports of urban combat emerging from Hama, Homs, and As-Suwayda.
Ukrainian Intelligence sources report that Russian military contingents have evacuated from Hama to the …
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Russian military leadership shake-up: Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel relieved of duties in Syria
Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel, the commander of Russian forces in Syria, has reportedly been relieved of his duties, according to the war correspondent Rybar and other Russian war channels.
There is no official confirmation of this information yet. Z-sources suggest that Colonel General Chaiko may have replaced him. Kisel was previously assigned to Syria following the failure of the 1st Guards Tank Army in the initial phase of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian channels are …
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Rebel offensive in Syria gains ground as Russian military presence diminishes
Rebel forces have launched a swift offensive in northern Syria this week, coinciding with Russia's reduced military presence in the region following the redeployment of former Wagner Group fighters to Africa, reports the news outlet Agenstvo.
On November 27, Syrian armed groups commenced a large-scale attack on areas under government control. According to the American Institute for the Study of War, by Thursday, rebels had seized at least 19 villages. By Thursday evening, the rebels were just 1 …
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Kyiv: Russia deploying Syrian mercenaries in 'meat grinder' assaults in Luhansk
Syrian mercenaries sent by Russia to conduct what have been termed "meat grinder" assaults in the Luhansk region. Photo: GUR.
War-ravaged Syria has become a primary source for Russia's recruitment of men for combat in Ukraine, as reported by the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine.
These mercenaries are lured with promises of Russian passports and paid work, but few return home.
The plight of Syrian mercenaries can be seen through the stories of Mohamed Mansur and …
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Ukrainian Special Forces target Russian base in Syria, destroy key military assets
A Ukrainian assault team hit Russian military positions on a base in Syria, an airfield that has been under Russian control since 2015 and frequently used for military purposes, including training and dispatching foreign mercenaries to Ukraine.
In a complex operation by Ukrainian special forces at the end of July 2024, the elite squad launched a strike on Russian military positions in Syria, reports Kyiv Post, citing its sources.
The news outlet claims to have obtained exclusive videos and …
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Putin hosts Assad amid anniversary of Syrian-Russian diplomatic relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Kremlin's press service reports. As emphasized by the Syrian guest, his visit coincides with the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Russian Federation.
"Honorable Mr. President, I am very glad to see you," Putin greeted Assad. "We have an opportunity to discuss the full spectrum of our relations. It has been a long time since we've met. I'm very …