SYRIA UPDATE
Visitors begin to arrive in Damascus International Fair on its 8th day
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=146939
Nearly 250,000 refugees return to Syria from abroad — Russian Defense Ministry
"Thanks to the measures taken, a total of 1,472,637 Syrians have been able to return home," he said, adding that "1,230,342 internally displaced persons have returned and another 242,295 Syrian refugees have come back from abroad," the Russian general added.
http://tass.com/defense/1021334
Russia to open 26 extra crossing points for Syrian refugees
"Due to the expected increase in number of Syrians returning home, we are carrying out preparations for the opening of 26 extra crossing points, including two maritime and three aerial entry points. The works are carried out in accordance with the roadmaps and in cooperation with the Syrian officials," Savchenko said during a joint session of the interdepartmental coordination headquarters supervising the return of refugees.
http://tass.com/world/1021335
Large Turkish Army convoy enters Idlib province
Another large Turkish military convoy has entered the northwestern province of Idlib, today, as the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) offensive approaches.
Turkey has proven to be one of the biggest obstacles for the Syrian Army in the Idlib Governorate, as their refusal to withdraw from certain areas has forced the latter to avoid attacking certain fronts.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/large-turkish-army-convoy-enters-idlib-province/
Exclusive - Turkey boosts arms to Syrian rebels as Idlib attack looms - rebel sources
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-syria-rebels-exclusive/exclusive-turkey-boosts-arms-to-syrian-rebels-as-idlib-attack-looms-rebel-sources-idUKKCN1LS225
AMAZING HOW MSM HAS REBEL SOURCES
Turkish-Backed Militants Arrest More Civilians Supporting Reconciliation Process
According to the Damascus government and the Ministry of Defense of Russia, hundreds of civilians have been arrested by the SLF and other groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) for supporting the reconciliation process since the beginning of August.
Syrian pro-government activists believe that the militants may execute these detainees to demonstrate their influence and to terrorize the civilians in their areas in northwestern Syria.
https://southfront.org/turkish-backed-militants-crack-down-reconciliation-supporters-in-syrias-aleppo/
ISIS Releases New Video Of Hostages Amid Developing Syrian Army Advance In Al-Safa
Meanwhile, ISIS released a new video of around 30 civilian hostages, who were abducted from their homes in the eastern al-Suwayda countryside in late July. In the video, one of the hostages, “Rasmiah Adib Abu Ammar,” called on the Damascus government to increase its efforts to free them through negotiations.
https://southfront.org/isis-releases-new-video-of-hostages-amid-developing-syrian-army-advance-in-al-safa/
Turkish Army Deploys Battle Tanks In Northern Hama For First Time (Video)
NOTE: Turkey is openly supporting the terrorists.
https://southfront.org/turkish-army-deploys-battle-tanks-in-northern-hama-for-first-time-video/
Moscow concerned about US attempts to prepare public opinion for aggression against Syria
“Regarding the international political point of view, the most serious concern is using of a very serious range of opportunities by Washington: from statements by officials to comments by biased media, the goal seems to be the preparation of public opinion for a new aggression against Syria,” Maria Zakharova said.
https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=146950
BAKER
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PART 1