The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has continued its operations in the desert regions against the persistent insurgency of ISIS. A notable aspect of these operations is the strategic use of air assets targeting terrorist strongholds. These areas are notably close to the regions controlled by rebel groups affiliated with the United States near Tanf. Concurrently, the situation in Idlib is drawing increased attention, with significant military movements and social media speculation hinting at upcoming operations.
This time, the hunt for terrorists in Badiya yielded results – the hideout of militants who were trained at the al-Tanf base was destroyed pic.twitter.com/34CEFhoF2L
— Hamdy Arnous (@JHArnous) March 29, 2024
Idlib Operations and Command Leadership: Speculation is rife on social networks regarding the appointment of Suheil Hassan as the commander-in-chief of an impending operation in Idlib. Given his track record and prominence within the Syrian military, his leadership in the upcoming operation seems plausible. Despite this anticipation, the broader international and regional context currently appears to inhibit the initiation of ground operations in Idlib. Nonetheless, it’s clear that the SAA intends to continue its efforts to weaken opposition forces in the northwest through various means, including the employment of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs).
In the last 48 hours, terrorist factions have escalated their offensive, launching two significant attacks against government positions in the southern and eastern sectors of Greater Idlib. The Syrian Arab Army successfully repelled these assaults, resulting in the death of dozens of militants from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and associated groups.
⚡️🚨#SYRIA: Israeli aggression against Aleppo coinciding with an attack by armed groups from Idlib using drones :
An Israeli air attack targets several points in the countryside of the city of Aleppo, northern Syria, and lead to martyrs, in conjunction with armed groups from… pic.twitter.com/42ZM5krPn5
— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) March 29, 2024
