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Fidan called Ahmed Şara 2 times Reis in the press-conference.
He's born 1982, so very young.
This visit has given him lots of legitimacy, he could rule for decades in Syria backed by vast majority of Sunni voters.
It looks to me that Ahmed Şara will be around even after transition period.
With a likely Erdogan meeting he'll cement his position.



Almost no grey hair, very young

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Israeli Broadcasting Authority: Israel is concerned about Türkiye's intention to launch a large-scale military operation against the SDF in northern Syria.

So everything in middle east should be done according to Isreals will and fancy.
 

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I thought SMO was going to Ayn El Arab today. But YPG is attacking the Manbij countryside. It looks like they captured several bridges and still no word on the operation.
The bridge area was never fully taken under control, it was always a give and take. YPG/PKK launched an offensive but i very much doubt that they can keep those few villages.
 

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The bridge area was never fully taken under control, it was always a give and take. YPG/PKK launched an offensive but i very much doubt that they can keep those few villages.

The area is already back under SNA control. PKK used tunnel to launch a surprise attack. The whole region is infested with their tunnels...
 

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The area is already back under SNA control. PKK used tunnel to launch a surprise attack. The whole region is infested with their tunnels...
Nope they mostly came over the bridge, since their are footages of them moving in with MRAP's. SNA even captured one.

And yes they pushed the YPG/PKK back and recaptured the lost positions.
 

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I thought SMO was going to Ayn El Arab today. But YPG is attacking the Manbij countryside. It looks like they captured several bridges and still no word on the operation.
From twitter sources:
The SNA managed to retake some of the villages from the YPG

The main problem that the SNA currently facing are the tunnels; they are large enough to accomodate tanks and armored vehicles underground away from the enemy front lines so that the YPG can then strike the SNA from the back and catch them off-guard
The YPG took over those villages by attacking the backlines of the SNA which forced the SNA to retreat in order to regroup and then retook some villages again

The greatest problem that the SNA is facing rn is finding the entrance to those tunnels. Everytime, the YPG comes from a different tunnels just like rats which makes it difficult to respond and finding each and every tunnel before reaching Ayn-Al-Arab is a fool's errand since you will be similar to those who circles around a hornet's nest naked;i-e, without protection

That is why the YPG js trying to prevent Turkey from conducting a military operation no matter the cost. If Turkey captured Ayn-Al-Arab (Kobani), then they would be at the center/juncture of all the PKK tunnel network in most of Syria; thus, degrading their most feared weapon and possibly destroying their supply routes and logistics

Honestly, I can even bet that you will have some tunnels reaching all the way inside Turkey and if it got revealed to the world, then the West will never ever be able to have any legitimacy for protecting the YPG and that is why the WEST is so fervently trying to prevent Turkey from conducting an operation against Ayn-Al-Arab (Kobani)
 

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The Western media always cursed and rejected the Hamas-tunnels like they were the end of the world, but there is NOT ONE pen or ballpoint in the Western papers describing the PKK-tunnels.

And there is NOT ONE Western company that would help Hamas to build a tunnel, but they build the PKK-tunnels with love.
 

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NOT CONFIRMED: SNA armed with Roketsan Pusu? Would be pretty cool if this is true

SNA is still cool, but these guys with the Pusu are cooler 😎😎😎

Before an operation happens, there are things which must be coordinated with Julani.

Despite the heavy clashes we are still at the preparation phase. This is not only a military operation, but is also concerning the political map of Syria.

Details like the posibility for a political representation of the SDF, the call for dropping arms, the future of the fight against the Islamic State, the responsibility and the security mechanism when it comes to the IS prisons and related facilities like the Al-Hol camp, ensuring the safety of Coalition forces stationed in Syria during the whole process, the future role of the Coalition are all crucial points when it comes to the future of Syria.

I expect soon for the government in Syria to discuss these points in detail with SDF/PKK and Coalition representatives, and an official call for dropping arms to be made.

The most important point for the Syrian government is to manage and take control over Syria, do what is necessary (hopefully without spilling of blood), but if needed, TSK is continuing its preparations.

The clashes around Tishrin Dam and the bridge at Karakozak are there in order to put pressure on the YPG/PKK and prevent a move from their side and prepare these strategic crossing points for a larger push, but a possible Turkish operation on Ayn Al-Arab doesn't look like this.

Yes, preparations are continuing, but we are yet to see the real deal if the need arises. Wait for the border walls in Suruc, Turkiye to be removed and a front from the Operation Peace Spring area to be opened. Watch closely Ayn Issa.
 

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SNA is still cool, but these guys with the Pusu are cooler 😎😎😎

Before an operation happens, there are things which must be coordinated with Julani.

Despite the heavy clashes we are still at the preparation phase. This is not only a military operation, but is also concerning the political map of Syria.

Details like the posibility for a political representation of the SDF, the call for dropping arms, the future of the fight against the Islamic State, the responsibility and the security mechanism when it comes to the IS prisons and related facilities like the Al-Hol camp, ensuring the safety of Coalition forces stationed in Syria during the whole process, the future role of the Coalition are all crucial points when it comes to the future of Syria.

I expect soon for the government in Syria to discuss these points in detail with SDF/PKK and Coalition representatives, and an official call for dropping arms to be made.

The most important point for the Syrian government is to manage and take control over Syria, do what is necessary (hopefully without spilling of blood), but if needed, TSK is continuing its preparations.

The clashes around Tishrin Dam and the bridge at Karakozak are there in order to put pressure on the YPG/PKK and prevent a move from their side and prepare these strategic crossing points for a larger push, but a possible Turkish operation on Ayn Al-Arab doesn't look like this.

Yes, preparations are continuing, but we are yet to see the real deal if the need arises. Wait for the border walls in Suruc, Turkiye to be removed and a front from the Operation Peace Spring area to be opened. Watch closely Ayn Issa.
Bro Walls around Suruc has already been removed.
Also YPG today refused to lay down their arms to New Syrian Army. They even counter attacked today across the River. Ceasefire is done. Its completely up to us now.
 

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Bro Walls around Suruc has already been removed.
Also YPG today refused to lay down their arms to New Syrian Army. They even counter attacked today across the River. Ceasefire is done. Its completely up to us now.
As far as I know walls are still not been removed, but the border area is a military area now, journalists are not allowed to enter.

When it comes to the second point, there was not a cease fire in practice. The YPG infiltration from today failed.

TSK reinforcements both at Manbij side and Suruc are continuing. Real scale is not known due to the lack of footage for known reasons, but it is significant. Very soon everything will become clear.
 
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