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Russian military increases presence in northern Aleppo to block potential Turkish Army operation
According to an army source in the Aleppo Governorate, the Russian Armed Forces have recently increased their presence in Tal Rifa’at after the The source said Russia is committed to not giving up this part of northern Aleppo or any part of Syria that is controlled by the Syrian Arab Army and their allies. This also bodes well for the YPG forces in the area because it will prevent the While the Syrian Arab Army and YPG are not engaged in any hostilities against one another, the former is hoping to eventually take over this part of the Aleppo Governorate after a political settlement is reached between the government and Syrian Democratic Council (SDC). Related: Tal Rifa’at: 2019-09-08 Large number of Syrian military reinforcements head to northern Aleppo Tal Rifa’at: 2019-09-06 Syrian Army gives Aleppo militants ultimatum to leave de-escalation zone Tal Rifa’at: 2019-07-17 Turkish Army removes border fence in front of northern Raqqa town Related: YPG: 2019-10-06 Turkey will carry out military operation east of Euphrates: Erdogan YPG: 2019-10-06 Kurdish-led SDF deploys massive force to northern Raqqa in preparation for Turkish offensive YPG: 2019-09-28 Russia ships more military equipment to Syria: photos Related: Aleppo Governorate: 2019-09-26 Militant infighting continues as Turkish-backed factions clash in Afrin Aleppo Governorate: 2019-09-20 Turkish-backed militants involved in street fight against one another Aleppo Governorate: 2019-09-20 Kurdish forces kill 3 Turkish-backed militants as clashes intensify in northern Aleppo Posted by: Fred 2019-10-08 |
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