Military situation in Syria. Military situation in Syria Military situation in Syria 18.09

The Zvezda TV channel publishes exclusive footage from the front lines in Deir Ez-Zor, where fierce fighting continues between Syrian government forces and militants of the terrorist organization ISIS, banned in the Russian Federation.

First footage: With the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Syrian Army crossed the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor and is advancing on ISIS (VIDEO, MAP)

The first footage has appeared from the area where the Syrian army crossed the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor. VGTRK military correspondent Evgeniy Poddubny reported from the scene.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that today units of the SAR Armed Forces, reinforced by the forces of the 4th tank division of the SAA, with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, crossed the Euphrates River in the Deir ez-Zor area using a pontoon crossing established by engineering units.

Assault troops of the Syrian Army have knocked out ISIS* terrorists from a number of settlements on the eastern bank of the Euphrates and are developing an offensive in the eastern direction, expanding the captured bridgehead.

It is known that the army took control of more than 2 km on the eastern bank of the Euphrates, liberating the villages of Sabha, Mazlum, Marat and part of the island of Saqr Khusham.

In the first half of the day, elite units of ISIS Hunters, created by Russia, crossed the eastern bank of the Euphrates River for the first time in the province of Deir ez-Zor.

According to the Syrian special forces, their troops crossed from the western bank of the Euphrates to the eastern bank. The report on this was distributed through their official media resources. According to ISIS Hunters, their groups were the first from the SAA to reach the opposite bank of the river.

The other day "Russian Spring" In her report she stated that

Rosneft sets its sights on Kurdistan

Rosneft and Iraqi Kurdistan plan to launch a pipeline in 2019 to export gas to Turkey and Europe.

To this end, the company intends to sign an agreement with the Kurdistan authorities on financing the expansion of gas pipeline infrastructure by the end of the year.

The project involves the commissioning of the pipeline and the first gas supplies to domestic consumers in 2019, and the start of export supplies of the energy carrier in 2020.

The Kurdistan Regional Gas Pipeline will not only provide natural gas supplies to power plants and factories in the region, but will also provide an opportunity in the coming years to export a significant amount of fuel to Turkey and the European market, Rosneft explained.

Investments in the project will be carried out according to the BOOT (build, own, operate, transfer) scheme, their return is expected through a tariff and an “agreed rate of return”. Gas exports should amount to 30 billion cubic meters per year. Supplies to local consumers (thermal power plants and factories) should begin in 2019, and gas exports will begin in 2020.

From the epicenter, a Zvezda correspondent showed what was left of an ISIS plant in Syria after a strike by the Russian Aerospace Forces

Special correspondent of the Zvezda TV channel Konstantin Khudoleev visited the former site of the Islamic State terrorists in Syria’s Akerbat* (the group is banned in the Russian Federation), which was targeted by a shell fired by a Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft.

Bridgehead

FAN reports that tonight the agency's military correspondent crossed to the other side of the Euphrates and is now on the bridgehead occupied by the SAA with the support of the Aerospace Forces on the other side of the Euphrates.

Federal News Agency (FAN) correspondents are located in the province of Deir ez-Zor, where the Euphrates River was crossed southeast of the city of the same name. Special forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), under the leadership of Russian advisers and the active support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, crossed the Euphrates last night.
The operation was carried out in operational contact with the Russian Aerospace Forces - Russian aircraft carried out a series of crushing bomb and missile attacks on the positions of ISIS* militants. Then, during the battle, the militants were pushed back from their positions on the shore, retreating to the north in the area. Currently, troops are consolidating their position on occupied lines and moving deeper into the territory north of Deir ez-Zor, occupied by ISIS militants, FAN correspondents report.

Previously, FAN reported that the main goal of the SAA in Syria is now to cross the Euphrates and transfer its forces to the left bank, where the territory has been controlled by the “Islamic State”* (banned in the Russian Federation) for several years.
During this time, the militants have built a powerful network of defensive fortifications there and are exploiting a number of large oil fields, ensuring the financial well-being of the terrorist organization.
Today, the most trained ISIS militants are concentrated in the province of Deir ez-Zor.

Judging by what is reported and drawn on the maps, the crossing of the river occurred east of the recently cleared village of Jafra from Caliphate militants.

Cleaning up the village of Jafra. 17.09.

Sources in Damascus reported yesterday that the issue of crossing the river had already been discussed by the Russian and American military with a view to preventing possible clashes between the coalitions.

Of primary importance? in the event of successful consolidation of the bridgehead and repelling possible ISIS counterattacks, it has the interception of the road running northeast of the bridgehead in order to set up a physical block there for the SDF and create operational prerequisites not only for successful operations in the Deir ez-Zor area, but also to ensure advancement along the northern bank of the river to the key oil production facilities of the province.

Attack and aftermath

Super-atmospheric Live Video filmed in the battle formations of the advancing Caliphate detachment from the first person.
The video shows carts carrying militants attacking positions of the Syrian army.
The ending is simply amazing. The character screaming hysterically throughout the video seemed to know how it would all end.


– they write that the attack took place in Eastern Homs.

It reminded me of the video from Iraq the year before last, when the cameraman filming the attack of the “black” motorized infantry was also knocked down at the end.
PS. The title picture is just for illustration - there is a hodgepodge of stuffed equipment from the Caliphate for August-September.

Plus a ton. The Russian Aerospace Forces extinguishes the boats of the Caliphate on the Euphrates.

This is a fairly prudent measure, since the militants have already used suicide boats during the war, so in the event of a pontoon bridge being built, it is better to clear the area in advance.

Akerbat pocket: The Russian Aerospace Forces and the SAA tank armada are clearing Central Syria from ISIS, an important village has been captured. Suha (VIDEO)

The Syrian Arab Army continues to destroy ISIS terrorists in the “Akerbat pocket” at the junction of the provinces of Hama and Homs.

A military source said "Russian Spring" the latest details from this sector of the front.

“The combined detachment of the 4th tank division of the SAA, with the support of Russian military aviation, after fierce fighting, liberated an important populated area in central Syria - Sukha. In addition, the troops in the east of Hama province received new reinforcements from tank units that arrived from the south of the country and immediately entered the battle,” the officer said.

“It is worth noting that the Syrian command, having gained extensive experience in combat operations with terrorists, has recently become much more competent in planning operations both in desert areas and in urban environments. Junior commanders have also gained a lot of experience, and their units have become much more successful in operating directly on the battlefield,” the interlocutor added. "Russian Spring".

“It must be noted that the important victories of government troops in the center of the country and near Deir ez-Zor greatly influenced the morale of Syrian soldiers and civilians. The nearness of complete victory over ISIS* in Syria gives soldiers and officers new strength to destroy terrorists on their soil,” the military man concluded.

* Terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Syrian Army and the Russian Armed Forces.

“The Pentagon is taking additional steps to ensure direct communication between US and Russian commanders on the ground after US allies were hit in the Deir ez-Zor area,” writes The Washington Post, citing Joseph Dunford, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces.

The article details that General Dunford told select reporters that “the deconfliction channel (between the U.S. and Russian militaries) ‘didn’t work’ when Russian Aerospace Forces and Syrian Air Force aircraft attacked the pro-American opposition east of the Euphrates River.”

Dunford said that during telephone conversations with the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, on Saturday, he suggested that commanders use this communication channel “to identify that the enemy is moving freely in the Euphrates River area.” The general also said that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson discussed the situation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

In addition, The Washington Post writes that the military of the United States and the Russian Federation traditionally use the Euphrates River as a dividing line. According to the publication, “Russian and Syrian government troops are attacking ISIS* in the west, and American-backed groups are attacking in the east.”

“But in recent weeks, multiple offensive operations by both U.S. and Russian (and Syrian) militaries have virtually overlapped with each other,” the article says.

“Conflict resolution in this area is much more difficult than it was a few months ago. We have not resolved all the issues,” admitted the head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Foreign Ministry spoke about the results of the meeting between Lavrov and Tillerson

The heads of the foreign affairs agencies of Russia and the United States, Sergei Lavrov and Rex Tillerson, discussed cooperation on Syria and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

“A meeting took place in New York between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Tillerson. The parties discussed cooperation on the Syrian crisis and other aspects of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the progress in implementing the Minsk agreements,” she said.

Türkiye redeployed 80 armored vehicles to the Syrian border

Turkey continues to move military equipment to the border with Syria, Anadolu Agency reports, citing military sources.

About 80 armored military vehicles were delivered to Hatay province by rail. It is noted that the armored vehicles were pulled from the Luleburgaz region of Kirklareli province in the north-west of the country.

In July, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik said that Ankara does not rule out carrying out a military operation in Syrian Afrin in the event of a threat to its national security emanating from this region, which is under the control of the Syrian Kurdish self-defense forces. Turkey considers Syrian Kurdish forces to be linked to the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) banned in the country.

The country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously stated that Turkey will not allow the creation of a Kurdish state in northern Syria.

WP reported US intention to strengthen cooperation with Russia in Syria

The United States is looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Russian forces in the skies over Syria, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

The US-led international coalition against the terrorist group Islamic State* on Saturday accused Russia of attacking the positions of Arab-Kurdish SDF units. At the same time, a Kurdish source told RIA Novosti that six SDF fighters were injured in a strike by the Syrian government air force. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the American partners were informed in advance of the boundaries of the military operation in Deir ez-Zor.

“The Pentagon is taking additional steps to ensure direct communication between U.S. and Russian commanders on the ground after the strike hit U.S. allies in the Deir ez-Zor area,” the publication reported, citing Joseph Dunford, head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

As noted in the story, Dunford told a small group of journalists that "the deconfliction channel (between the Russian and US militaries) 'failed' when Syrian and Russian aircraft bombed US-backed Syrian opposition forces east of the Euphrates River."

Dunford said that in a telephone conversation with Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov on Saturday, he suggested that military leaders could use this communication channel "to identify that the enemy is moving freely in the Euphrates region." He added that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson discussed the situation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

The committee’s press service has not yet responded to RIA Novosti’s requests regarding the conversation between Gerasimov and Dunford.

According to the Washington Post, the US and Russian militaries traditionally use the Euphrates as a dividing line. According to her, “Russian as well as Syrian government forces are attacking targets in the west, and US-backed groups are attacking targets in the east.” “However, in recent weeks, numerous offensive operations by both the United States and Russia have practically overlapped with each other,” the material says.

“Dealing with conflicts in the area is more challenging than it was a few months ago. We haven't resolved all the issues," Dunford admitted.

Akerbat pocket: The Russian Aerospace Forces and the SAA tank armada are clearing Central Syria from ISIS, an important village has been captured. Suha

The Syrian Arab Army continues to destroy ISIS terrorists in the “Akerbat pocket” at the junction of the provinces of Hama and Homs.

A military source said "Russian Spring" the latest details from this sector of the front.

“The combined detachment of the 4th tank division of the SAA, with the support of Russian military aviation, after fierce fighting, liberated an important populated area in central Syria - Sukha. In addition, the troops in the east of Hama province received new reinforcements from tank units that arrived from the south of the country and immediately entered the battle,” the officer said.

“It is worth noting that the Syrian command, having gained extensive experience in combat operations with terrorists, has recently become much more competent in planning operations both in desert areas and in urban environments. Junior commanders have also gained a lot of experience, and their units have become much more successful in operating directly on the battlefield,” the interlocutor added. "Russian Spring".

“It must be noted that the important victories of government troops in the center of the country and near Deir ez-Zor greatly influenced the morale of Syrian soldiers and civilians. The nearness of complete victory over ISIS* in Syria gives soldiers and officers new strength to destroy terrorists on their soil,” the military man concluded.

Last update: 09/19/2017 at 16:01

Syria today, news September 18, 2017. A large-scale offensive by Syrian government forces is underway in Deir ez-Zor. The SAA crossed the Euphrates, they are moving to the east of Deir ez-Zor. Advance units drive ISIS fighters out of occupied areas. In recent days, Syrian troops have achieved serious successes in the east and central part of the Syrian Arab Republic, as a result of which a large number of settlements in the country have been liberated from ISIS militants. SUMMARY UPDATED!

The situation is now changing every day. As of Sunday, the Syrian army and its allied forces are in the southeast of Deir ez-Zor. The army reached the Euphrates, liberating the regions of Maria and Huweijat Maria.

On the eastern side, the militants were driven back more than five kilometers from the airbase. Some of them fled towards Mayadin, some of the terrorists crossed the Euphrates and took refuge in the northern part of Deir ez-Zor.

The operation to liberate the city continues. There is no doubt that he, like Akerbat, will be completely “cleared” of terrorists. Air support is provided by the Russian Aerospace Forces. Our drones successfully reveal the location of underground communications, after which our air aces take over.

The army of government forces in Syria began clearing the northern outskirts of Deir ez-Zor. Artillery bombardment and airstrikes carried out by Russian aircraft allowed the units to cross the Euphrates and land in battle on the eastern bank of the river.

Syrian army units and allied forces crossed the Euphrates River in the east of Deir ez-Zor on Monday morning and began clearing the northern outskirts of the city.

Syria, news September 18, summary. The Syrian army crosses the Euphrates. © RIA Novosti / Mikhail Alaeddin.

21:28

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle blew himself up on Siyahiy Street in the city center. As a result of the terrorist attack, there were casualties among civilians, their number is being clarified. An armed attack was launched by a terrorist from the ISIS group on Monday in the city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria. Qamishli (720 km from Damascus) is located in the province of Hasakah, where an autonomous Kurdish administration has been established.

20:42

17:39

Syria, news September 18, summary. The Syrian army crosses the Euphrates. Photo: © RIA Novosti Mikhail Alaeddin.

17:21

Under unclear circumstances, two field commanders of the terrorist group ISIS and a large sum of money disappeared in Deir ez-Zor. Terrorist Abu Jamal Al-Sahili, known as the emir of Deir ez-Zor, and Abu Laden Al-Iraqi, known as the governor (wali) of Al-Mayadeen, have been reported missing.

16:23

In Jober, Syrian artillery fired at the positions of Jabhat al-Nusra militants. It was later reported that the Syrian army had resumed shelling of militants and positions of Jabhat al-Nusra with elephant-type surface-to-surface missiles on the Jober-Ayn Turma line in the east of Damascus province.

15:55

15:45

Türkiye continues to amass military equipment to the border with Syria. Armored personnel carriers, work equipment and trucks with concrete blocks, accompanied by the gendarmerie, are heading to the border region of Elbeyli in the province of Kilis.

15:15

14:22

A massive retreat of ISIS fighters is reported on the eastern bank of the Euphrates. Terrorists are suffering losses in both manpower and equipment. Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft strike militants.

14:05

The Syrian army struck ISIS positions on the Euphrates island of Hawijat Saqra.

14:00

Syria: hot wind of Akerbat. Akerbat is where a radical turning point in the confrontation with ISIS terrorists took place. Akerbat is a strategically important transport hub. That is why the militants turned it into a powerful fortified area with extensive underground communications. In fact, it was their stronghold in central Syria, which had a multi-level defense system along the entire perimeter.

Syria, video: Arsenal of ISIS terrorists in Akerbat

13:55

Artillery bombardment and airstrikes carried out by Russian aircraft allowed the units to cross the Euphrates and land in battle on the eastern bank of the river. The advanced units were able to withstand two powerful counterattacks by militants and drive ISIS terrorists north – to the Deir ez-Zor – Al-Shaddad highway.

13:25

Syrian army units and allied forces began clearing the northern outskirts of the city on Monday morning. According to a source from the scene, engineering units established a pontoon crossing, along which the assault troops, along with equipment, were transferred to the northern outskirts of Deir ez-Zor.

12:03

Tonight, advanced detachments of government forces, under the leadership of Russian advisers and the active support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, crossed the Euphrates River. Currently, we are moving deeper into the territory.

11:37

In the province of Hama, in the village of Abu Al-Hanaya, located near the city of Salamiya, the Syrian army discovered a large amount of small arms, ammunition and missiles.

10:21

IS* fires rockets at civilian areas Salamiya, in Idlib, unknown militants shot and killed the commander of Tahrir al-Sham, the SAA, with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, forced Euphrates. A military source reports this Federal News Agency(FAN) in Syria Ahmad Marzouk(Ahmad Marzouq).

Briefly about the results of the confrontation

Russian Aerospace Forces: support the SAA in Homs and Hama, ensure the promotion of the SAA in Deir ez-Zor.

Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and allied forces: they are shelling militant positions in Damascus and Aleppo; with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, they crossed the Euphrates.

“Islamic State”: losing positions in Hama and Homs, shelling Salamiyah, confronting the SDF in Raqqa.

"Faylaq ar-Rahman": agreed on a truce with Tahrir al-Sham in Eastern Ghouta.

“Tahrir al-Sham”: resists the SAA in Damascus, lost its commander in Idlib,

Free Syrian Army (FSA): fighting the SDF in Aleppo.

Kurds: continue fighting with IS in Raqqa, several fighters were shot for escaping from the battlefield.

Damascus Province

A military source on Twitter (@Hadadwalid3) reports that the groups "Faylaq ar-Rahman" and Tahrir al-Sham agreed on a temporary truce in the settlement of Kafr Batna. Let us recall that in the past few days, in the vicinity of a settlement located in Eastern Ghouta of Damascus, clashes between opposition groups have been observed.

At the same time in the area Ain Tarma There is a fierce confrontation between Faylaq al-Rahman and government forces. According to a local source on Facebook (@GhoutaGMC), the SAA is trying to advance in the region under the cover of heavy artillery. In addition, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is firing rockets at Tahrir al-Sham positions in the area Jobar. The Damascus Now news agency writes about this on its Twitter (@now_damascus).

Aleppo Province

In the Al-Malakh area in the north of Aleppo province, an ammunition depot of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) exploded as a result of mortar attacks from militants. This was reported by a local source on Twitter (@ma1_99). Government troops, in turn, opened fire on the positions of paramilitary opposition forces in the village of Haiyan, writes the military Twitter channel (@prince_alepp098).

Also in the north of the region, the confrontation between the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continues. One of the local sources writes on Twitter (@Ahmad_Alfarouh) that the Khazwan settlement is currently at the epicenter of the fighting.

Homs Province

In the east of Homs province, a joint operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces and the SAA against the terrorists of the Islamic State continues. A military source on Twitter (@firstbaqer1) reports that under the air cover of Russian aviation, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) cleared the Tin al-Muallaq and Al-Nabatiyeh areas of radical Islamists. In addition, according to the Damascus Now news agency, government forces are shelling the positions of IS militants in the area of ​​the Tallat Aid settlement. Earlier it was reported that targeted strikes by the Russian Aerospace Forces caused significant damage to the fortifications of the Islamic State located in the area of ​​Al-Khamsin Hill and the vicinity of the settlements of Abu Kres and Mzen Al-Bakar.

In the north of Homs province, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continues to fire at militant zones in the areas of Ter Maala and Deir Ful.

Deir ez-Zor Province

Last night, the Syrian army, under the leadership of Russian advisers with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, crossed Euphrates, reports Al-Masdar News, citing a source in the elite division of the SAA "ISIS Hunters"*. During the operation, Russian aircraft carried out a series of targeted strikes on the positions of the Islamic State. Currently, troops are consolidating their positions and moving deeper into the territory north of Deir ez-Zor, which has been occupied by ISIS militants for the past several years. During this time, terrorists have built a powerful network of defensive fortifications on the left bank of the Euphrates and are exploiting a number of large oil fields.

At the same time, fighters of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continue to work to ensure the security of the perimeter of the Deir ez-Zor military airport, previously liberated with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Smart News Agency writes.

A source on Twitter (@daraa112) reports that a colonel of the SAR army and five other officers of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed in battles with ISIS terrorists in Deir ez-Zor.

Idlib Province

A military source in Idlib province reports on Twitter (@M2G3VUhWcjMDKO0) that in the area of ​​the village of Harim, unknown gunmen shot dead the commander of the Tahrir al-Sham coalition, Abu Yasser al-Shami.

Turkish troops, who have concentrated forces near the borders of Idlib province, are ready to invade Syrian territory. According to a local source on Twitter (@VOArabs), there are at least 80 pieces of military equipment on the Syrian-Turkish border. Earlier it was reported that on the other side of the Turkish-Syrian border, the Tahrir al-Sham coalition, controlled by the radicals of Jabhat al-Nusra*, is concentrating forces. It was also previously reported that Islamists were conducting raids in the territories of Idlib province under their control. According to local media, members of Tahrir al-Sham arrested several militants from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and the “moderate opposition” Ahrar al-Sham in northern Idlib.

Raqqa Province

In the administrative center of Raqqa province, fierce fighting continues between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Islamic State*. A local source on the social network Twitter (@soheb1199) writes about clashes between opponents in several blocks near the National Hospital in the central part of the city of Raqqa.

Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia shot several fighters for escaping from the battlefield. According to a military source on Twitter (@soheb1199), militia members threw down their weapons and deserted during clashes on Tal Abyad Street in Raqqa City. Earlier, local sources reported intensifying fighting between Kurdish forces and ISIS terrorists in the Al-Murur and Al-Haramiya areas.

Hama Province

ISIS cleanup continues in eastern Hama province "Akerbat Cauldron" joint forces of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the Russian Aerospace Forces. A military source on Twitter (@Syriakm) reports that the SAR army, with the support of Russian aviation, established control over the village of Abu Hanaya, east of the settlement of Kleib al-Sor.

At the same time, Islamic State terrorists are firing rockets at peaceful areas of the city. Salamia. Damascus Now news agency writes about the attack by radical Islamists.

A military source on Facebook (@Syrian.RMP) writes that in the north of Hama province, government troops continue to strike areas where radical opposition militants are deployed. The author of the publication emphasizes that over the past 24 hours the SAA carried out more than 100 shellings of militant positions in the area Al-Latamin.

* The organization is prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation.

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18.09.2017, 12:30

The Foreign Ministry spoke about the results of the meeting between Lavrov and Tillerson

The heads of the foreign affairs agencies of Russia and the United States, Sergei Lavrov and Rex Tillerson, discussed cooperation on Syria and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

“A meeting took place in New York between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Tillerson. The parties discussed cooperation on the Syrian crisis and other aspects of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the progress in implementing the Minsk agreements,” she said.

Türkiye redeployed 80 armored vehicles to the Syrian border

Turkey continues to move military equipment to the border with Syria, Anadolu Agency reports, citing military sources.

About 80 armored military vehicles were delivered to Hatay province by rail. It is noted that the armored vehicles were pulled from the Luleburgaz region of Kirklareli province in the north-west of the country.

In July, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik said that Ankara does not rule out carrying out a military operation in Syrian Afrin in the event of a threat to its national security emanating from this region, which is under the control of the Syrian Kurdish self-defense forces. Turkey considers Syrian Kurdish forces to be linked to the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) banned in the country.

The country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan previously stated that Turkey will not allow the creation of a Kurdish state in northern Syria.

WP reported US intention to strengthen cooperation with Russia in Syria

The United States is looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Russian forces in the skies over Syria, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

The US-led international coalition against the terrorist group Islamic State* on Saturday accused Russia of attacking the positions of Arab-Kurdish SDF units. At the same time, a Kurdish source told RIA Novosti that six SDF fighters were injured in a strike by the Syrian government air force. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the American partners were informed in advance of the boundaries of the military operation in Deir ez-Zor.

“The Pentagon is taking additional steps to ensure direct communication between U.S. and Russian commanders on the ground after the strike hit U.S. allies in the Deir ez-Zor area,” the publication reported, citing Joseph Dunford, head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

As noted in the story, Dunford told a small group of journalists that "the deconfliction channel (between the Russian and US militaries) 'failed' when Syrian and Russian aircraft bombed US-backed Syrian opposition forces east of the Euphrates River."

Dunford said that in a telephone conversation with Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov on Saturday, he suggested that military leaders could use this communication channel "to identify that the enemy is moving freely in the Euphrates region." He added that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson discussed the situation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

The committee’s press service has not yet responded to RIA Novosti’s requests regarding the conversation between Gerasimov and Dunford.

According to the Washington Post, the US and Russian militaries traditionally use the Euphrates as a dividing line. According to her, “Russian as well as Syrian government forces are attacking targets in the west, and US-backed groups are attacking targets in the east.” “However, in recent weeks, numerous offensive operations by both the United States and Russia have practically overlapped with each other,” the material says.

“Dealing with conflicts in the area is more challenging than it was a few months ago. We haven't resolved all the issues," Dunford admitted.

Akerbat pocket: The Russian Aerospace Forces and the SAA tank armada are clearing Central Syria from ISIS, an important village has been captured. Suha

The Syrian Arab Army continues to destroy ISIS terrorists in the “Akerbat pocket” at the junction of the provinces of Hama and Homs.

A military source said "Russian Spring" the latest details from this sector of the front.

“The combined detachment of the 4th tank division of the SAA, with the support of Russian military aviation, after fierce fighting, liberated an important populated area in central Syria - Sukha. In addition, the troops in the east of Hama province received new reinforcements from tank units that arrived from the south of the country and immediately entered the battle,” the officer said.

“It is worth noting that the Syrian command, having gained extensive experience in combat operations with terrorists, has recently become much more competent in planning operations both in desert areas and in urban environments. Junior commanders have also gained a lot of experience, and their units have become much more successful in operating directly on the battlefield,” the interlocutor added. "Russian Spring".

“It must be noted that the important victories of government troops in the center of the country and near Deir ez-Zor greatly influenced the morale of Syrian soldiers and civilians. The nearness of complete victory over ISIS* in Syria gives soldiers and officers new strength to destroy terrorists on their soil,” the military man concluded.