Syria

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry expresses concern about the aggravation of the situation in Syria, where the war has been going on for 13 years. The conflict has resulted in numerous civilian casualties and poses a threat to regional security.

Putin discussed with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian the aggravation of the situation in Syria. Opposition forces are moving south of the country, fighting is underway in the cities of Hama, Homs and Suwayda.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the training of 300 thousand military personnel in reserve regiments to participate in the war. Seven companies of instructors and eight training companies were created, including training of drone operators.

Opposition forces are moving to southern Syria, and fighting has begun in the cities of Hama, Homs and Suwayda. The Russian military is evacuating from bases, leaving equipment and weapons, and the Russian command recognizes the loss of control over the situation.

The US State Department has called on the parties to the conflict in Syria to de-escalate and protect civilians. Rebels have captured Aleppo, and airstrikes by Syrian and Russian troops have killed 25 people in Idlib.

As a result of airstrikes by Syrian and Russian troops on residential areas of Idlib, at least 25 people were killed. The attacks came amid the escalation of the conflict and Assad's statements about his intentions to defeat the rebels in Aleppo.

The airstrikes targeted a rebel-controlled residential area in central Idlib. The attack caused significant damage in the area, which is home to about 4 million people.

Russian and Syrian planes attacked the city of Idlib, killing 4 people. The rebels captured several cities near Aleppo, including the Sheikh Najjar industrial zone.

Russia replaced the commander of the group in Syria due to significant losses during the offensive of pro-Turkish forces. General Kisel was replaced by Chaiko, and the commander of the Russian Navy Moiseev arrived at the base in Tartus.

Syrian rebels with the support of Turkey completely captured the city of Aleppo. During the assault, a statue of President Bashar al-Assad's brother and father was knocked down, and the flag of Free Syria was raised over the Citadel.

Russian aircraft attacked Aleppo for the first time since 2016. The Rebels blew up two cars and are moving towards the center, the airport and roads are closed.

The rebels have reached the center of Aleppo, all roads and the airport are closed. Russia has promised to provide additional military assistance to Assad within 72 hours, and government forces have been ordered to retreat cautiously.

Syrian rebels broke into Aleppo, detonating two car bombs on the western outskirts. As a result of the fighting, at least 4 people were killed, the rebels captured more than 50 villages and are moving towards strategic targets.

The rebels attacked the positions of the Assad army in the area of western Aleppo, taking advantage of the absence of Russian troops. Bashar al-Assad urgently arrived in Russia amid the aggravation of the situation.

15 minutes before the ceasefire, powerful explosions occurred on the Syrian-Lebanese border. The war between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4:00 local time.

The shelling of Kurdish SDF forces in northern Syria killed 11 people, including 7 militants and 4 civilians. The next day, SDF forces killed another 15 militants supported by Turkey.

Clay cylinders with the oldest alphabetic symbols dating back to 2400 BC have been discovered in a Syrian tomb. The discovery changes the understanding of the origin of alphabetic writing.

More than 100 Turkish attacks on infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish autonomous region have led to a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Due to air strikes on oil fields and power plants, more than a million people lost access to water and electricity.

In the center of Beirut, an Israeli airstrike allegedly killed Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif. The attack took place in the Ras al-Naba'a neighborhood, and three people were wounded.

Former and current US intelligence officials criticize Trump's decision to appoint Tulsi Gabbard. Experts consider her appointment risky due to her lack of experience and soft stance on Russia.

The IDF has launched an air strike on smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon used by Hezbollah. The strikes are aimed at reducing the capacity of the 4400 unit responsible for smuggling weapons.

The U. S. military attacked weapons depots and logistics centers of pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Yemen. The U.S. command declared its readiness to continue to protect its personnel and partners in the region.

In 2023, EU countries issued 3. 7 million primary residence permits for third-country nationals. Ukrainians, Belarusians and Indians received the most permits, with one third of all permits issued for employment.

For the first time, Israel's prime minister confirmed the country's involvement in the explosions of Hezbollah pagers and radios in Lebanon and Syria.

Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv, about 40 people were arrested.

The IDF attacked Hezbollah's weapons depots near the city of al-Qusayr in Syria and shot down a drone. The strike was aimed at the logistics infrastructure for smuggling weapons from Syria to Lebanon.

The IDF conducted a successful air operation against Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Syria. The head of the intelligence unit, Mahmoud Mohammed Shaheen, who coordinated activities with the Syrian regime and Iran, was eliminated.

The Israeli military conducted a ground operation in Syria, detaining a citizen, Ali Soleiman al-Assi. The detainee was linked to Iranian networks and had been under surveillance for months.

Israel plans to commission a new Iron Beam laser system in 2025. The system will be able to destroy missiles and drones for $5 instead of the $60,000 spent on intercepting Iron Dome.

The Israeli strike disabled 12 mixers for the production of solid ballistic missile fuel in Iran. S-300 air defense systems and a drone factory were also damaged.