A ceasefire by Syrian government forces will come into force on Saturday morning in the rebel-held province of Idlib, Russia has announced.
The unilateral agreement will begin at 06:00 (03:00 GMT), Russia’s defence ministry said.
Wednesday, 28 August, 2019
Syria: YPG Kurdish forces pull back as work to establish US-Turkey safe-zone in Syria progresses
Kurdish forces in north-eastern Syria are preparing to remove heavy weapons and fighters from the strip along the Turkish border that is to be protected by a safe zone agreed by Washington and Ankara.
The YPG militia withdrew from the Tal Abyad and Ras Al Ain border positions in recent days, proving it is serious about ongoing talks, the Kurdish-led authority in north and east Syria said.
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019
Yemen: Yemen government takes more southern areas from Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists
Yemeni officials say government forces have reclaimed more southern areas from separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates in clashes this week that killed at least 48 on both sides.
The officials said Tuesday that government forces took back several districts and towns in Abyan province, followed by a declaration of a cease-fire, in response to a call by the Saudi-led coalition.
Sunday, 25 August, 2019
Turkey: At least 3 Turkish soldiers killed in clashes with PKK in northern Iraq
At least three Turkish soldiers were killed and seven injured on Sunday during Operation Claw-3 in northern Iraq, Turkey’s National Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said that the casualties occurred during clashes with PKK terrorists.
Israel: Israel strikes Syria, says it foiled Iranian drone attack
In a rare confirmation, Israel said it struck in Syria Saturday to thwart a drone attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ elite Quds Force. The Israeli army said the foiled attack entailed launching several drones at targets in northern Israel.
The military has deployed air defenses in northern Israel in anticipation of possible retaliatory rocket fire. Authorities have not issued any special safety instructions for residents in northern Israel.