SYRIA UPDATE
Syria, Abkhazia ink two cooperation agreements
The first agreement stipulates for the establishment a joint committee for economic, commercial, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation while the second one provides for the facilitation and development of trade and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil and the Chairman of Planning and International Cooperation Authority Imad Sabouni signed the agreements on behalf of the
Syrian side while Foreign Minister Daur Kove and Economy Minister Adgur Ardzinba signed for the Abkhazian side.
http://sananews.sy/en/?p=2296
Pentagon has ‘zero intelligence’ on Syrian militants’ chemical weapons capabilities – Mattis
“We have zero intelligence that shows the opposition has any chemical capability,” James Mattis told journalists on Wednesday, noting that despite its deep “penetration” of the armed Syrian opposition groups, the US has never “seen” the militants using any chemicals. Citing “American” and “international” data, he emphasized that only the forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad “had done this before.”
https://www.rt.com/usa/437734-mattis-evidence-chemical-weapons-idlib/
Idlib must be liberated to reach peace, Syrian Army best poised to do it – military analyst to RT
Syria’s terror-infested Idlib province is a thorn that needs removing, a military expert told RT, adding that the Syrian Army is capable of both freeing the area from terrorists and keeping civilians safe.
The Idlib de-escalation zone has “served its purpose and has to be cleared out as soon as possible”, as it’s become a “source of destabilization and threats” that impedes further peace process in Syria, Mikhail Khodarenok, a retired colonel, who worked at the main operational directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, told RT.
‘Thorn that needs to be removed’
The region is controlled by various warring militant groups, including such terrorist organizations as the former Al Nusra Front (now known as Tahrir al-Sham). It poses considerable danger both to local civilians and other Syrian territories, as well as to the Russian forces stationed at the Khmeimim Air Base. The terrorists seek to derail the separation of extremist forces from other armed groups “in every possible way.”
https://www.rt.com/news/437817-syria-idlib-thorn-removed/
Syrian Army Advances 2km Inside Al-Safa Area
On September 6, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) advanced 2km deep inside the heavily fortified area of al-Safa, north of the governorate of al-Suwayda, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). The state-run news agency said that Syrian soldiers killed dozens of ISIS members during their advance.
https://southfront.org/syrian-army-advances-2km-inside-al-safa-area/
Russian Warplanes Pound Militant Positions Between Hama And Idlib
https://southfront.org/russian-warplanes-pound-militant-positions-between-hama-and-idlib-videos-photos/
Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham Leaders Are Selling Their Property In Idlib Ahead Of Syrian Army Attack – Report
“Leaders and princes of Hay’at [HTS] began selling their property – restaurants, farms and commercial markets – fearing any battle or an unexpected scenario that may lead to the expulsion of Hay’at from Idlib… The most prominent leaders of Hay’at offered their property for sale secretly. So, they don’t spread panic among their supporters,” a source familiar with the situation told the Lebanese news outlet.
https://southfront.org/hayat-tahrir-al-sham-leaders-are-selling-their-property-in-idlib-ahead-of-syrian-army-attack-report/
THE CABAL AREN'T HAPPY
Psychic Nikki Haley: If There Is A Future Chemical Weapons Attack, Assad Did It
https://southfront.org/psychic-nikki-haley-if-there-is-a-future-chemical-weapons-attack-assad-did-it/
France ‘ready to strike’ Syria if chemical weapons used during Idlib offensive – army chief
https://www.rt.com/news/437790-france-threatens-airstrikes-syria/
“Idlib operation would be a big risk” – Turkey desperately trying to save jihadists in Syria
https://www.fort-russ.com/2018/09/idlib-operation-would-be-a-big-risk-turkey-desperately-trying-to-save-jihadists-in-syria/