News for Syrian Army Anti-ISIS coalition downs Syrian aircraftUnited States-led coalition shoots down Syrian military aircraft near the city of Raqa.International coalition hits pro-regime forces in SyriaU.S.-led coalition destroys unit of pro-regime forces near the border with Jordan and Iraq. Watch: US-backed rebels shell pro-Assad army unitsUS-backed Free Syrian Army rebel force bombs Syrian Army positions. Syria: Israeli retaliation proof it supports rebelsSyria confirms Israel retaliated for explosion of mortar shells in Golan, says it's Israel provides assistance to rebels. Syrian army: We downed Israeli droneSyrian army claims it downed Israeli drone in the Kuneitra area. IDF: No information was leaked. Report: Israel strikes in SyriaSyrian media reports that Israel attacked military positions and Hezbollah targets. Israel not commenting. Syrian army retakes largest rebel area in AleppoSyrian state media says government forces captured the largest rebel-held district of Aleppo. Syrian army to Israel: Don't attack us againSyrian army warns Israel of "repercussions" if it attacks targets in Syria again. Syria to reduce its bombardment of AleppoSyria's army surprisingly announces it is reducing its bombardment of rebels in Aleppo. Syrian army launches new offensive on AleppoSyria's army announces an offensive to retake the rebel-held east of Aleppo, days after ceasefire fell apart. Australian jets involved in botched US air strikeAccording to Defense Department reports, Australian jets were involved in US-led air strike in Syria which killed 62 Syrians fighting ISIS. UN: Both Assad and ISIS used chemical weaponsUN investigation finds Syrian President's forces carried out at least two chemical attacks, and ISIS jihadists used mustard gas as a weapon. Report: Syrian escapes assassination attemptIranian news agency claims a senior commander in the Syrian army escaped unharmed an Israeli assassination attempt in the Golan Heights. Syrian army battles jihadists near PalmyraSyrian regime forces fight jihadists near Palmyra, which was recently taken back from ISIS. IDF Strikes Syrian Army PostsIDF targets Syrian army in the Golan Heights, after two incidents of spillover into the Israeli side of the border. 13 Civilians Killed in Aerial Attacks on Aleppo13 civilians, among them seven children, killed in aerial attacks by Syria's government on the northern province of Aleppo. 3 Arrested for Returning Syrian Defectors to AssadThree Lebanese men abducted Syrian refugees and threw them back into the war zone, authorities say. Syrian Jets Hit Rebels Close to the Israeli BorderSyrian jets shell rebel positions near the border with Israel, hours after mortars from Syria hit Israel. Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist RebelsMore than 170 Islamist rebel fighters killed in a Syrian army ambush near Damascus, the deadliest against the rebels for months. 48 Besieged 'Palestinian Refugees' Starve in SyriaAl-Yarmouk camp besieged by Syrian army for months, death toll up to 48 as PA Arabs protest on Temple Mount. Syrian Mufti's Aide Gives Army Permission to RapeDeputy Chief Mufti gives Syrian army soldiers religious permission to rape women in order to take revenge on them and on rebel forces. White House Condemns Assad Over Aleppo AttacksWhite House condemns the Syrian government over its recent air raids on Aleppo that have left more than 300 dead. Rebels Take Key Hospital Base in Battle for AleppoSyrian army post bombed, captured by rebels in fierce Aleppo fighting. Wounded untreated as hospitals become bases. Syria: Soldiers Killed in Rebel Bomb AttackAt least 31 Syrian soldiers killed in a rebel bomb attack on an army base near Damascus. Syrian Army's Improvised 'Exploding Barrels'Syrian army improvises 'exploding barrels' as both sides developing creative tactics for urban warfare. A Day of Destruction in SyriaVideo footage documents the extent of destruction raging in Syria, fighting in all parts of the country. Rebels Kill Top Syrian Intelligence OfficerRebel sniper kills Major General Jamaa Jamaa, a top intelligence officer, in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor. Syria Blasts Turkey for Shooting Down HelicopterTurkey is trying to escalate tensions along the border with Syria, accuses Syrian army. Report: Syria Seals Damascus, Prepares ‘Martyrs’The Syrian army continues to prepare for strikes with Damascus shutdown, ‘martyr’ pilots.Syrian Army Losing its Edge, Say AnalystsRebels are gaining against Bashar al-Assad's army, which is failing to learn lessons from its battle against rebel groups, say analysts. Over 70 Syrian Officers Defect to TurkeyAs many as 73 Syrian military officers defected from the Syrian army and have crossed the border into Turkey with their families. Syrian Army Uses Innocent Civilians as BaitPresident Bashar Al-Assad’s troops have been using innocent civilians as human bait to lure rebels from their hiding places. Syrian MP: Army Can Respond to Israeli AttacksThe Syrian army has the green light to respond to any future Israeli attack without referring back to its “leadership,” says lawmaker. Syria Withdraws Troops from GolanThe Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.Syrian Mortar Shell Falls in Central GolanA mortar shell fired from Syria fell on the Golan Heights Tuesday evening. Syrian Army General and Son Defect to JordanA high-ranking officer in the Syrian Army and his son have defected to Jordan. He said morale in Pres. Bashar al-Assad’s regime is low. Syria: IAF Struck Military Research CenterSyrian TV says "research base" at Jamraya was hit and damaged. Denies that an arms convoy was stuck. Three Syrian Tanks Enter DMZ on Israeli BorderTanks belonging to Bashar Assad's forces entered demilitarized area. Israel complains to UN. Hizbullah Fights in Syria Against Rebels for AssadLebanon's Hizbullah terrorist troops are fighting in Syria's civil war together with loyalists for President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian Gov't, Rebels Accept UN-Brokered 'Truce'The Syrian government and "most" rebel leaders have reportedly accepted a truce for the duration of the Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday. Syria's PA Arabs Executed, Aleppo's Square BombedSyrian Army soldiers are reportedly aiming heavy artillery at Palestinian Authority Arab camps, and “executing” Arab men in others. Syria Mass Executions Reported Near DamascusThe bodies of at least 79 victims of an execution-style slaughter were discovered Saturday in a town near Damascus. Syrian Army Launches Military DrillThe Syrian Army has launched a major military drill, according to an announcement by the country's official SANA news agency. Syrian Tanks Gather on Turkish BorderSyrian rebels say Assad is sending tanks to the Turkish border. Turkey has sent troops toward Syria. Syria Rebels Capture Base 'with Inside Help'Free Army battalions in western rural Aleppo say they captured a base in the town of Daret Ezzah. Report: Syrian Armor Moves Nearer to IsraelThe Syrian Army moved forces stationed in the Golan Heights and they are now closer to Israel, according to Free Syria Army. Syrian Army Deserters Killed in IdlibDozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib. Syrian Army Defectors Kill Loyalist TroopsClashes at dawn between Syrian Army defectors and government loyalist troops left 27 soldiers and security personnel dead on Thursday. |
