Russian-backed Syrian troops pushed into the Islamic State (IS) group's bastion province Raqqa, threatening to catch the jihadists as US-backed Kurdish-led fighters advance from the north.

The advance from the south-west, with Russian air support, brought the army to within 40 kilometres of the Euphrates Valley town of Tabqa, which is the site of the country's biggest dam, the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights said.
The dam, 40 kilometres upstream from Raqqa city — the jihadists' de facto Syrian capital — is also the target of the Washington-backed offensive, which Kurdish-led fighters launched late last month.
It was the first time that government troops had entered Raqqa province since they were ousted by IS fighters in August 2014.

Regular army troops were backed by militia newly trained by the regime's ally, Russia, Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman told AFP.
Mr Abdel Rahman said that the twin offensives, which threaten to cut off IS-held Raqqa from jihadist-held territory along the Turkish border, raised suspicions that Moscow and Washington were covertly coordinating operations by their respective Syrian allies.
"It seems there has been an undeclared coordination between Washington and Moscow," he said.
At least 26 jihadists and nine government troops and militia were killed in the army's advance, according to the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on reports from medics and activists on the ground.
Syrian army spokesmen were not immediately available for comment.
Assault captured more than 100 square kms of territory from IS
The jihadists are facing counter-attacks on multiple fronts.
Arab and Kurdish fighters backed by Washington have launched an assault on the strategic Manbij pocket further up the Euphrates on the Turkish border, regarded as a key entry point for foreign jihadists.
Hundreds of kilometres downstream in neighbouring Iraq, elite Iraq troops have launched an assault on the emblematic IS bastion of Fallujah.

cephalis:
am having the impression that US and Russia have secretely agreed to co-ordinate strikes in Syria with their various auxillary forces on ground which they are fervently backing.....my feeling though

NairaMinted:
The news that has been bandied around the past couple of weeks was that the Kurds, supported by Amerikan special forces were the ones making a push for Raqqa. <Clears throat>

seunny4lif:
All hail the world real Man
Lord Putin


Waiting for America zombies



Reporting for duty from Akurenic Air base

Appleyard:
Akurenic Airbase wonerful.

Zoharariel:
Hhaaaaaaaa! The news gladdens my heart because the assholes at the Pentagon won't like this owing to their longstanding nexus with ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabab & Boko Haram.

Zoharariel Underscore Obatala reporting for duty from the Sevastopol Naval Base in Ijebu.

@Missy89 - Pls come, let's play a game called the last cockbender.

overhypedsteve:
Hmmm. The Terrorist are now living in terror. They sqirm when they hear the name " Vladmir" mentioned, yes. This is what we foresaw in the days of the great prophets, this is the redemption that must be delivered with a furious blow. Move on comrades the gate of Raqqa is wide opened, today we must dine with the devil himself.
This is SteveZuks reporting from the Ancient Supersecret Soviet era Spiritual base in Benin. The war before us is one that must be won by the force of superior armaments, Rockets will be launched, munitions will be dropped and deaths will be died.

Embosman:
Isn't raqqa the city saker said is going to be a riddle for Moscow?

NairaMinted:
The news that has been bandied around the past couple of weeks was that the Kurds, supported by Amerikan special forces were the ones making a push for Raqqa. <Clears throat>

seagulsntrawler:
The village of Abu Alaj has just been liberated. So the desert hawks are just 35km to Tabaqa Military airport. We should expect plenty of firework in the coming weeks.The ISF is already into southern Fallujah, so we are about to witness the end of the western created ISIS.
The US and MSM are looking for ways to slow down the advance of the ISF but to no avail.
https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-desert-hawks-liberate-abu-allaj-village-west-raqqa/

cephalis:
really? So, whats Russia's interest in backing the Kudish forces?

Appleyard:
Its getting interesting. I hope they end this once and for all.

cephalis:
really? So, whats Russia's interest in backing the Kudish forces?

seagulsntrawler:

I am hoping it ends quickly too. The people of Syria have suffered a lot from the anglo-zionist scums. The conflict presents an existential threats to hezzbollah, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran,China and Russia.
Should Syria fall to the western backed jihadist, the US will make them head straight for Lebanon, Iran, China(Uighur fighters are learning in Syria), and finally Russia( the chechens and dagestani rats are in syria too).
Their initial plan was to bog Putin with an afghanistan-like conflict in Syria, but he's always several steps ahead of the neo-con dumb skulls. Anyway, that's what you get when you spar with a chess player

Appleyard:
On point, brother. The entire brouhaha has been for the soul of oil and the pipelines that control it. I pray that this should end well for the people of Syria. They will surely gain back their country at the expense of much destruction. But at the end, those offsprings of Satan that started this whole mess, together with all their apologists, will have nothing to show except for the wanton destruction and killings in the country. Syria will surely have the last laugh.

seagulsntrawler:

I say a big amen to that. Talking about blow backs,Erdoghan's Turkey and Saudi Arabia are due for regime change cos they've taken their luck too far. Saudi is fast running out of cash and won't have money to fund terrorism anymore. When the military gets tired of the "Dog" in turkey, they will throw him out.

Appleyard:
Am telling you. The rift in his inner circle is getting bigger everyday. Davlotoglu has resigned and Erdogan is becoming more and more paranoid. The major problem with him is his desparation to achieve his objectives by every means, and this has grossly undermine due process in some quarters. And if fillers from Turkey are anything to go by, it is that there is a growing discontentment in the ranks of the military, and especially with Erdogan's policies towards Syria.
In Turkey right now, anything is possible.

On Satan Arabia, it is becoming clearer that even the devil has abandone the takfiri financial country. The economy is taken a dive, its policies in Yemen and Syria are becoming untenable with each passing day, with billions spent for nothing to show. As far as Russia and God's justice is involve, these two nations will continue to waste their resources on nothing.

seagulsntrawler:

Great analysis as usual. Erdoghan is increasingly getting isolated as you mentioned earlier, if you consider the number of senior officers he has so far purged in the army. The army's traditional role is to strike a balance between secular Turkey and Islamists which Erdoghan represents. From all indication, he has since crossed the line and would be thrown under the bus very soon. He turned against his former allies in the AK party such as Erbakan .

Appleyard:
Copying that from the Warri Sea base of the Delta region of Sevastopol, with full Intel currently be decoded by Cyprus000, Zonal Coordinator of the kaspersky Sambisa Forest Ballistic Nuclear Fortress, 87th regiment of Pantsir Division B of the Kremlin West African Shield of Doom... Sputnik in MidEast Orbital Position: OVER Souljah!

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Read you 5by5, lima Charlie, Chief co-ordinator ba'ath battalions Poseidon000 reporting mid-air after a major assault on enemy oil facilities east of hama province, on behalf of Cyprus000 who is on sabbatical leave till 12 of July.

Cyprus000 just relayed a decode from central command, ordering a major assault(of truth and reality) on tabqa(nairaland) and subsequently all of raqqa(internet).
Air unit up latakia airbase, under scully95's command, will provide aircover.
Use the captured western minions as decoy if requisite
Take no prisoner of war.

I REPEAT; take no prisoner of war. Do you copy, soulja?

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seagulsntrawler:

I am hoping it ends quickly too. The people of Syria have suffered a lot from the anglo-zionist scums. The conflict presents an existential threats to hezzbollah, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran,China and Russia.
Should Syria fall to the western backed jihadist, the US will make them head straight for Lebanon, Iran, China(Uighur fighters are learning in Syria), and finally Russia( the chechens and dagestani rats are in syria too).
Their initial plan was to bog Putin with an afghanistan-like conflict in Syria, but he's always several steps ahead of the neo-con dumb skulls. Anyway, that's what you get when you spar with a chess player

Poseidon000:

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Read you 5by5, lima Charlie, Chief co-ordinator ba'ath battalions Poseidon000 reporting mid-air after a major assault on enemy oil facilities east of hama province, on behalf of Cyprus000 who is on sabbatical leave till 12 of July.

Cyprus000 jus relayed a decode from central command, ordering a major assault(of truth and reality) on tabqa(nairaland) and subsequently all of raqqa(internet).
Air unit up latakia airbase, under scully95's command, will provide aircover.
Use the captured western minions as decoy if requisite
Take no prisoner of war.

I REPEAT; take no prisoner of war. Do you copy, soulja?

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GTkester:




It's already ended! Our elite strike team having been mobilized to Raqqa base has estimated all possible outcomes and identified that in the worst case scenario the war will be over - maximum 90 days. But on a serious note, you should ask yourself why Netanyahoo has been sweating to Moscow these days, lets face it ISIS is wounding up, they are experiencing their last days, including also the FSA, little wonder America desperately needs to cut a deal with Russia in order to consolidate their little gains. Also, the reason that SAA is winning the war is what emboldened Putin not to give-in into any kind of compromise.


Yes commander in chief! This is Tkester reporting from Lord Vladimir Port in East Syria, we have been briefed on what to do and we are waiting for an order from the commander 891st battalion before launching the final Armageddon on these sons of perdition. Our team has all the coordinates of the terrorists on our map, we have the exact location of their command centers in Raqqa, we know their fighting strategies and we are more than ready to meet them half-way.

Again this is Tkester reporting from Lord Vladimir Port East Syria.