[Centraal] Crisis in Syrië en Irak #423

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 12:06 schreef W.H.I.S.T.L.E het volgende:

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Al-Bab is strategisch van belang omdat het op de route Qatar-Turkije ligt.
Zolang deze route in de handen is van FSA doet de rest er niet toe.
Of dacht je dat de oorlog om wat anders ging?

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 12:48 schreef W.H.I.S.T.L.E het volgende:
de buitenwijken ja

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maytham956 twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 16:55:40 #SAA have liberated the village of Basimeh in #WadiBarada, rural #Damascus #Syria#SAA_Salute reageer retweet

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Aid workers returning to the neighbourhoods of eastern Mosul describe the damage as remarkably light compared to the Iraqi army’s bombardment of previous cities recaptured from IS. The army has refrained from using heavy artillery and the American-led coalition has restricted aerial bombardment. Residents, who had feared revenge attacks, speak with surprise at the Iraqi army’s discipline. Hardened human-rights observers say soldiers have not only developed a manual for protecting civilians but also applied it. Civilian casualties are low, given that the bulk of the population has stayed put. Most of those, say international officials, were inflicted by IS fighters, who fired mortar barrages at market places and shot residents trying to flee.

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 17:58 schreef BEFEM het volgende:

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 17:20 schreef ElDinosaur het volgende:

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maytham956 twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 16:55:40 #SAA have liberated the village of Basimeh in #WadiBarada, rural #Damascus #Syria#SAA_Salute reageer retweet

Die pocket staat ook op instorten, SAA heeft bijna alle heuvels in het gebied al ingenomen.

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 19:05 schreef Slayage het volgende:

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ik dacht dat het hezz was die al die heuvels heeft ingenomen, maar ik kan me vergissen.

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In late December, a YouTube video showed an alleged Russian special operations soldier wearing Hezbollah insignia. The footage, taken in Aleppo, shows two special operations members inspecting a body alongside pro-regime fighters. A Hezbollah commander stationed in Aleppo confirmed that his organization has been working closely with the Russians in Syria’s former industrial hub. “Our relationship with the Russians is better than excellent,” he said*—so close that Russian officers accompany Hezbollah fighters to watch them in active combat. “In some parts of Aleppo, Russian officers are present. They go to strategic areas overlooking the battlefield and watch Hezbollah engage with rebel forces and carry out reconnaissance missions. Sometimes they film these operations.” The video seems to confirm this close military relationship, of which Hezbollah fighters are undoubtedly proud. “The Russians come to see us—our maneuvers, our tactics—other Arab armies go to see the Americans,” a slight against the Gulf states, which have backed rebel groups in Syria. When asked what he believes the Russians are taking away from their observation of Hezbollah activities, the commander responded, “The Russians are impressed with the way we fight; how we handle our weapons; our tactics and our esprit de corps.”

The Russian military’s admiration is based in part on Hezbollah’s performance during the Battle of Martyr Abu Omar Saraqib, a failed rebel offensive in late October to break the siege of east Aleppo. Hezbollah and regime forces recaptured areas lost during the initial attack, as well as adjacent rebel positions. Somewhere between 28 and 35 Hezbollah fighters died at the battle, out of a total 143 pro-regime fighters killed. This high number underscores the significant role that Hezbollah played in defending that front. During the initial onslaught, Hezbollah fighters reportedly stood their ground against suicide car and truck bombs, ensuring that the regime line remained intact. “When the Russians see Hezbollah on the battlefield, they stop, talk to us, and show respect for our work. They do not have the same opinion of the Syrian army units,” said the Hezbollah commander.

On November 24 this cooperation was made public. Al-Akhbar, a Lebanese newspaper close to Hezbollah, reported that the organization held its first official and direct meeting with Russian senior military officers to discuss the final battle for Aleppo. According to the article, the Russian officers, who had called the meeting, praised Hezbollah’s performance during the Battle of Martyr Abu Omar Saraqib. Both sides agreed to maintain constant communication “across joint channels in Syria.” Such cooperation led to the swift fall of Aleppo over the following month, with precise Russian airstrikes providing cover for Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies to capture rebel-held areas. “The Russians bring precision to the battlefield. Syrian airstrikes have terrible aim and go off target; the Russians are reliable,” the Hezbollah commander said. As the regime moves its focus to consolidating its gains in Aleppo and expanding its territory, this relationship is likely to continue unfettered, for now.

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 19:10 schreef ElDinosaur het volgende:

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Potato potato. Komt op hetzelfde neer.

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 17:20 schreef ElDinosaur het volgende:

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maytham956 twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 16:55:40 #SAA have liberated the village of Basimeh in #WadiBarada, rural #Damascus #Syria#SAA_Salute reageer retweet

Die pocket staat ook op instorten, SAA heeft bijna alle heuvels in het gebied al ingenomen.

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Op woensdag 11 januari 2017 15:35 schreef HSG het volgende:

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Absoluut. Burgerdoelen raken zijn ze kampioen in maar daar hoor je hier niemand over.

Maar zoals een Amerikaanse woordvoerder zei... "it's different".

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TheArabSource twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 20:27:30 Huge reinforcements pour into Kuweirus Airbase ahead of a massive offensive https://t.co/dcvX7PfQCh reageer retweet

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 20:44 schreef Zahreddine het volgende:

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TheArabSource twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 20:27:30 Huge reinforcements pour into Kuweirus Airbase ahead of a massive offensive https://t.co/dcvX7PfQCh reageer retweet

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 20:46 schreef Szura het volgende:

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Lezen we ook al maanden, kutberichten steeds.

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IraqiSecurity twitterde op donderdag 12-01-2017 om 20:14:18 Amazing moment:Maslawi man: "Where are the Arab nations?!"Commander of #Iraq's SOF: "Why do you need them? We'r… https://t.co/77thlGC6Z8 reageer retweet

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 20:46 schreef Szura het volgende:

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Lezen we ook al maanden, kutberichten steeds.

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Op vrijdag 13 januari 2017 00:37 schreef Triggershot het volgende:
Is het bevestigd?

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Op vrijdag 13 januari 2017 00:54 schreef vigen98 het volgende:

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IraqiSecurity twitterde op vrijdag 13-01-2017 om 00:01:34 Israel has bombed Mezzeh airport in Damascus hours after a suicide bombing killed 7+. The politics of terrorism. https://t.co/NvlGrSIyEH reageer retweet

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Op donderdag 12 januari 2017 22:20 schreef BEFEM het volgende:
Iemand die dit kan vertalen?

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