Author: Harun al-Aswad

Russia's defence ministry denied that its forces had struck a hospital and bakery in Ariha By Mohamad Karkas, Areeb Ullah, Harun al-Aswad Medical workers describe a "hopeless" scene after suspected Russian air strikes hit a civilian area in northwest Syria as President Bashar al-Assad's forces ramp up a months-long ground campaign to take control of rebel-held Idlib, the … Continue reading Doctors feel ‘hopeless’ after air strikes hit hospital in rebel-held Idlib →

The town lies on the key M5 highway and its capture would allow the government to connect cities under its control (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad Government forces recaptured the strategic town of Maaret al-Numan in northwest Syria from militants and allied rebels on Wednesday, a major blow to the last major opposition enclave in … Continue reading Syrian army recaptures strategic rebel town Maaret al-Numan →

Rebel source accuses militant group HTS of holding back its firepower as Assad's troops make significant gains (Photo source Reuters). By Harun al-Aswad Pro-Syrian government forces have entered the strategic Idlib town of Maaret al-Numan, dealing a severe blow to the rebel forces defending it. Some sources have reported that forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have captured … Continue reading Pro-government forces enter key Syrian rebel town of Maaret al-Numan →

An advance by Syrian government forces has left Turkish observation posts surrounded and Ankara in a weaker position in its dealings with Moscow and Damascus (Photo Source AFP). By Harun al-Aswad in Istanbul, Turkey For Muhammad al-Sayyid al-Daghaim, the nearby presence of Turkish forces was once reason to believe that Jarjnaz would be spared the devastation wrought by … Continue reading Battle for Idlib: Syrian government assault leaves Turkey facing tough choices →