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The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies have liberated the settlements of Al-Harra, Nimer, Umm al-Awsaj and the hills of Harra and Ahmar as well as some other points in the area north of Daraa city in southern Syria from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly Jabhat al-Nusra) and the Free Syrian Army (FSA).
The town of Nawa has remained one of the key militant defense points in the area east of the Golan Heights. Once it falls, the defense of militant groups will fully collapse.
Meanwhile, reports appeared that some FSA units in the area have requested a ceasefire and negotiations with the Syrian-Russian-Iranian alliance to reach a comprehensive reconciliation agreement. According to reports, a moderate part of the militants want to surrender their weapons and to settle their legal status with the Damascus government. However, agreement has not yet been reached.
On July 16, US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a face-to-face meeting in the Finnish capital of Helsinki. The situation in Syria was among the topics discussed by the leaders.
During a joint press conference after the meeting, Putin said that the key goal is to establish peace in the war-torn country and this effort could become an example of successful Russian-US cooperation. He emphasized the need to return displaced people to their homes and to improve the humanitarian situation.
In turn, Trump once again showed the key place of Israeli interests in his administration’s policy in the Middle East. He said that the US is closely coordinating with Israel and that “creating safety for Israel” is among the key goals of his country.
Regarding the situation in southern Syria, Putin said that following the defeat of the terrorists, the situation in the Golan Heights “must be brought into full compliance with the 1974 disengagement of forces agreement between Syria and Israel.”
The joint press conference showed that the sides may have found at least a partial understanding on the situation in southern Syria and may have set a foothold for reaching a comprehensive agreement on employing a political solution for the crisis in the war-torn country. However, only real steps from the sides can show how close this is to reality.
Meanwhile, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have resumed their advance on the ISIS-held town of Hajin in the Euphrates Valley. According to pro-Kurdish sources, the SDF has entered the town capturing some buildings inside it. Clashes are ongoing.
Unknown warplane crashes in southern Al-Hasakah (video)
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/unknown-warplane-crashes-in-southern-al-hasakah-video/
“An unknown warplane crashed in the southern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate, today, local activists reported this evening.
According to the reports, an unknown warplane had crashed approximately 15 kilometers south of Al-Shaddadi city, resulting in a powerful explosion in southern Al-Hasakah.
The reports claimed that the warplane likely belonged to the US-led Anti-ISIS Coalition, but it is still too early to tell.
A video showing the debris from the crash was released by local activists this evening; however, the type of aircraft could not be made out.
Al-Shaddadi is currently under the control of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF); it was previously occupied by the Islamic State (ISIS) terror organization.”
See also:
Breaking: Unknown warplane crashes in northeast Syria
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-unknown-warplane-crashes-in-northeast-syria/
Includes several photos of the wreckage.
Russian Navy transports more military equipment to Syria (photos)
https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/russian-navy-transports-more-military-equipment-to-syria-photos/
“The Russian Navy was photographed sailing through the Bosphorous Strait this week en route for the Syrian port-city of Tartous, Yoruk Isik of the Bosphorous Post reported on Tuesday.
According to Isik, the Panama flag Ro-Ro Varyag cargo ship was spotted transiting the Bosphorous Strait, while carrying a large amount of military equipment.
While they have withdrawn several air assets and military personnel, Russia still provides a large quantity of supplies to Syria via their cargo ships.”
Western Governments Seek to Evacuate White Helmets from Syria, Resettle Them in Canada
https://www.mintpressnews.com/evacuate-white-helmets-syria-canada/245971/
“Terrorists as neighbors?
Another area of confusion for those governments seeking to extract White Helmet members from Syria is where they should be resettled. While the Trump administration’s travel ban excludes the U.S., given that the ban prohibits the entry of Syrian nationals, Canada was named by CBS as a top possibility for a White Helmet “safe haven.” The report also asserted that Jordan and Israel would also likely assist such efforts.
However, resettlement may be a problem, not so much for the White Helmets as for Canadians, or the citizens of whatever nation would host the evacuees. This is because the White Helmets have been shown on several occasions to effectively be the same organization as terror group al-Nusra Front and have been caught on film aiding al-Nusra terrorists execute Syrian civilians. It is hard to imagine any Westerner who would want the White Helmets as neighbors.”
With all those ukronazis plaguing canada, who would notice 1000 more far right terrorists, eh?
“With the liberation of the strategic Tal al-Harah, the Syrian army has, for the first time since 2015, a view overlooking at the #Israel occupied Golan Heights and #Jordan. A large #SAA anti-air defence unit was deployed on this hill until 2015.”
https://twitter.com/ejmalrai/status/1019451178982297601