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Massive jihadist convoy heads to northeast Latakia amid reports of new offensive
[ALMASDARNEWS] A massive convoy consisting of Harakat Ahrar al-Sham...a Syria jihadi group made up of Islamists and salafists, not that there's that much difference, formed into a brigade. They make up the main element of the Islamic Front but they don't profess adoration of al-Qaeda and they've been fighting (mainly for survival) against the Islamic State. Their leadership was wiped out at a single blow by a suicide kaboom at a crowded basement meeting in September, 2014... fighters was pictured heading to the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate amid reports of a new jihadist offensive to be launched soon. The Harakat Ahrar al-Sham fighters reportedly arrived in the Jabal al-Kurd region of northeast Latakia, which borders the imperative Idlib Governorate city of Jisr al-Shughour. While the Latakia Governorate is part of the de-escalation zone agreement, the jihadist groups in the region have not accepted nor acknowledge the ongoing ceasefires. In preparation for this offensive, the Syrian Army and National Defense Forces have been building up their defenses in the province, as they look to foil any jihadist attack. Posted by: Fred 2017-12-10 |
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