Live updates and rolling analysis of US claim that Syria is preparing another chemical weapons attack
Would Assad Really Use Chemical Weapons Again?
June 27, 2017
Tag: Syria
Russia Claims All Women And Children Evacuated From Eastern Aleppo Despite Reports Of Thousands Remaining Trapped
December 16, 2016
The evacuation was halted this morning and there are unconfirmed reports of resumed fighting.
Hours After Lavrov Announced A Halt, Offensive On Aleppo In Full Swing; UN Report Warns Of Atrocities
December 9, 2016
Heavy casualties are reported after artillery and air strikes.
Russia Launches Massive Strikes On Aleppo And Idlib
November 15, 2016
After 3 hospitals and a school were reportedly bombed overnight, massive air and missile strikes are reported in eastern Aleppo.
Russia Indicates They Will Step Up Attacks On Aleppo Rebels As Offensive To Break Regime Siege Begins
October 28, 2016
Sergei Lavrov made it clear today that Russia intends to intensify strikes against rebel fighters in Aleppo, claiming that “terrorists” need to be “wiped out.”
Wreckage Confirms Russian Incendiary Cluster Bombs Used Near Homs Town Of Rastan
October 18, 2016
The Conflict Intelligence Team analyzed video and photos from the scene of the attack confirming that Russian RBK-500 ZAB-2.5SM bombs were used.
While UN Delivers Aid To Regime-Held Territory, Russia Rains Fire On Aleppo
September 22, 2016
Heavy casualties are reported in Aleppo and Idlib.
Russia Denies Air Strikes On Aid Convoy Even Took Place, Claims Trucks Were Not Monitored
September 20, 2016
Around twenty civilians and a Syrian Red Crescent director were killed in the attack west of Aleppo.
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek Says Forces Will Likely Push To Al-Bab
September 16, 2016
But protesting FSA fighters have pushed US special forces troops out of al-Rai
Russian State Media Fabricates Steinmeier Quote Blaming Protesters For Syrian Civil War
September 15, 2016
Sputnik, a Russian state-owned, English-language news agency, ran a story today claiming that the German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, had, in part, blamed protesters and pro-democracy activists for the Syrian civil war. Steinmeier is regarded in some quarters as being somewhat friendlier to the Kremlin than his French and British counterparts, or his Chancellor, Angela […]