Hard agree. I can't fault Syrians for trying to carve their own way by their blood. But I don't think we are just clueless about what's happening on the ground. Must be more complex. And even if not, we will either join from the back with fire support, or we will support them when they are thrown back and Assad starts attacking Idlib, like the last time. Nothing has changed.SNA was supposed to be the better and more moderate version of HTS. We don't want HTS anywhere, but they manage to survive and not only this.
Whatever happens right now in Aleppo may be the trailer to what may happen to Afrin one day. By the looks this whole operation is not coordinated with TSK. My hope is at least SNA manages to secure good positions (if they aim at holding ground).
HTS is a beast, but as we know that the negotiations with Assad failed, they are actually doing whatever we couldn't do and they have the right.
Personally I am ashamed of the silence by TSK. These people that are supposed to be safe in our areas are just an open target and they know it. How are we supposed to return the refugees in Syria as we are not even determined to defend the people that are currently there? Women and children were targeted including a school with 15+ martyred and wounded children. While everyone is waiting for a response by TSK, Turkiye even urged for the SNA to remove the statement regarding the meeting yesterday where a response was discussed. Isn't this unfair? I fully understand the part of the Syrian Opposition forces that feels betrayed. We may be silent today, but no crying tomorrow. These are humans, not just tools. HTS has gained such a popularity due to our inadequate stance and lack of deterrence. This is something we should think over.
When HTS talks everyone listens. When we talk they curse us. This is not fair to the soldiers on the field that are held hostage by politicians without a plan or vision.
This is a loitering munition launched by a newly established Opposition unit.
Ooof. Wouldn't want to be in the shoes of that chap.