Monthly Archives: December 2016

Concentric Attack – 8 December 2016 – Part Deux

"Few moments ago, the Syrian army, Hezbollah and Liwa al-Quds liberated the key Aleppo district of Sheikh Saeed. The army and its allies are also advancing against Jaish al-Fatah and Fatah Haleb militants in the districts of Bustan al-Qaser and al-Ameria. … Continue reading

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The Concentric Attack – 8 december 2016

  "The Syrian army’s Tiger Forces, Liwa al-Quds, the National Defense Forces, Hezbollah and other pro-government formations have been continuing advance against al-Qaeda linked militants (Jaish al-Fatah/Fatah Haleb) in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Government forces are developing the offensive in … Continue reading

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The jihadis are surrendering in East Aleppo.

  "On December 6, government forces took control of the neighborhoods of Sheikh Lutfi and Marjeh. On December 7, the Syrian army and its allies liberated the Old Aleppo and entered the areas north and east of the Aleppo Citadel. … Continue reading

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“Drain the Swamp” – TTG

Pentagon buries evidence of $125 billion in bureaucratic waste By Craig Whitlock and Bob Woodward “The Pentagon has buried an internal study that exposed $125 billion in administrative waste in its business operations amid fears Congress would use the findings as … Continue reading

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The emergence of a competent syrian Army

This combat footage of Syrian armor and infantry fighting as a team in East Aleppo is impressive.  I know what this is supposed to look like and this is the real deal. The two groups are closely  coordinated as one … Continue reading

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“Pass Me By” – TTG

I've got me ten fine toes to wiggle in the sand. Lots of idle fingers snap to my command. A lively pair of heels that kick to beat the band. Contemplatin' nature can be fascinatin'. Add to these a nose … Continue reading

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4 december 2016 in Aleppo

"On December 3, Syrian government forces broke the militant defense line in the northern part of eastern Aleppo pocket and secured significant areas west of the Aleppo International Airport. The Syrian army set a full control over Tareeq al-Bab and al-Myassar … Continue reading

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The WaPo thought Mattis was a retired BG

  The Washington Post has now corrected its error but the newpaper's lead editorial today was originally published with a headline that described General James Mattis as a "retired brigadier general."  This error was repeated in the text.  Pictures of … Continue reading

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The next main axis of attack?

Ain't technology grand? Here we have a Google Earth image taken from space of the present field of battle in Aleppo. In the upper left corner you see the citadel of Aleppo, a medieval structure standing on its hill above … Continue reading

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“Nothing is so good for morale … “

"CENTCOM chief, Gen. Joseph Votel warns against throwing Syria's "moderate" rebels under the bus, Stars and Stripes reports. "I can think of a number of groups…who we have been working with, who have been very, very good partners to us … Continue reading

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