SYRIA UPDATE
The European Union Boycotts Russia’s Syria Initiatives
The hopes of the Russian diplomats for the US, the EU countries and the UN humanitarian agencies’ participation in the reconstruction of Syria and the return of refugees to its territory were dashed. At the same time, China intends to intensify its participation in the conflict, and Damascus, with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, is working on the return of the last stronghold of Islamists, province of Idlib, under its control.
https://southfront.org/the-european-union-boycotts-russias-syria-initiatives/
Zakharova : Conditions ripe in Syria for complete elimination of terrorist organizations
Zakharova said that the Western provocations and the threats to launch an aggression on Syria under the pretext of using chemical weapons will represent a strong blow not only for the exerted efforts for achieving a political settlement in the country, but also for the world security in general
She asserted that the possible aggression will be a playing with fire whose repercussions couldn’t be predicted.
https://sana.sy/en/?p=145744
Lavrov says terrorists’ use of Idlib for attacks on Russian, Syrian troops unacceptable
http://tass.com/politics/1019326
Syrian War Report – August 30, 2018: Russia Says Terrorists In Idlib Have To Be Liquidated
“For understandable reasons, Idlib is the last major stronghold of terrorists who are trying to gamble on the status of the de-escalation zone and hold civilians as human shields and bring the armed formations ready for negotiations with the Syrian government to their knees. So, from all standpoints, this ‘abscess’ has to be liquidated,” the foreign minister said.
“It is necessary to urgently separate regular armed formations from Jabhat al-Nusra gunmen and simultaneously lay the groundwork for an operation against these terrorists and do everything to minimize risks to civilians,” Lavrov added.
https://southfront.org/syrian-war-report-august-30-2018-russia-says-terrorists-in-idlib-have-to-be-liquidated/
Army establishes control over new areas in al-Safa hills, Sweida Badyia
SANA reporter in Sweida said that army units operating in Abu Ghanem hill to the northeast of al-Safa hills established control over wide areas in the direction of Um Marzakh to the west to meet with the forces which are coming from the western direction amid a state of collapse among the ranks of Daesh (ISIS) terrorists after eliminating a large number of them and destroying their positions and equipment.
https://sana.sy/en/?p=145736
US Military Seeks To Establish Air Defenses At Its Garrison In Syria’s Al-Tanf
The US’s next step is to build a missile defense shield in the region which must be considered as a part of Washington’s long-term plan for chaos in the region,” Esmer said.
The Washington administration has realized that the PKK [the Kurdistan Worker’s Party] is insufficient regarding its plans related to east of the Euphrates. Therefore, it will further fortify its military presence in the region. On the other hand, US activities carried out in Syria and Iraq is due to its determination to exploit underground resources.”
https://southfront.org/us-military-to-establish-air-defenses-at-its-garrison-in-syrias-al-tanf/
YPG Cells Carry Out Series Of Operations Against Turkish-Backed Fighters In Afrin
Following these attacks, the Turkish military and its proxies, backed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), carried out a security operation around Ba’iyah. The YPG said in its official statement that the operation was fruitless.
https://southfront.org/ypg-cells-carry-out-series-of-operation-against-turkish-backed-fighters-in-afrin-video/