SYRIA GENERAL /pol/ - DECEMBER 16, 2015

SYRIA GENERAL /pol/ - DECEMBER 16, 2015
Links posted throughout the day including news, video, and tweets.
Thanks to all anons who contributed.

ARTICLES

John Kerry: no regime change in Syria
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/john-kerry-no-regime-change-in-syria/

Syrian Army Seizes Strategic Hilltop Overlooking Morek in Northern Hama
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/syrian-army-seizes-strategic-hilltop-overlooking-morek-in-northern-hama/

Hezbollah, Syrian Army envelop Al-Zorba in southern Aleppo
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/hezbollah-syrian-army-envelop-al-zorba-in-southern-aleppo/

The Unexpected Explanation How "That Ford Truck" Ended Up In ISIS Hands
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-12-15/stunning-explanation-how-infamous-ford-f250-truck-ended-isis-hands

First aircraft lands at Kuweires Military Airport in 3 years
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/first-aircraft-lands-kuweires-military-airport-3-years/

Syrian Army captures Jabal Al-Nuba in northern Latakia as Islamists retreat towards Turkey
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-jabal-al-nuba-in-northern-latakia-as-the-islamists-retreat-towards-turkey/

Syrian Army and Hezbollah launch massive assault in southern Aleppo
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/hezbollah-and-harakat-al-nujaba-launch-a-massive-assault-in-southern-aleppo/

Ron Paul Liberty Report: Israel's al-Qaeda Rescue Program
http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/archives/israels-al-qaeda-rescue-program

[PHOTOS] #SAA & #Hezbollah in full control of #Alzerbah town along M5 highway in rural southwest #Aleppo. "
https://twitter.com/ahadabbassi/status/677047217383976960

Turkish MP faces treason charges after telling RT ISIS used Turkey for transiting sarin [ARTICLE + VIDEOS]
https://www.rt.com/news/326084-erdem-rt-interview-treason/

The United Nations Must Clamp Down on ISIS Oil Profits
"U.S. and Russian officials are now negotiating a new resolution that will be presented to the full council membership on Dec. 17."
http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2015/12/united-nations-must-clamp-down-isis-oil-profits/124518/

Turkey detains 27 Russian commercial ships in retaliation
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-detains-27-russian-commercial-ships-in-retaliation.aspx?pageID=238&nID=92593&NewsCatID=345

Turkey says Russia should not violate its airspace to avoid repeat plane shoot down
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-says-russia-should-not-violate-its-airspace-to-avoid-repeat-plane-shoot-down.aspx?pageID=238&nID=92595&NewsCatID=510

General Soleimani Visits Russia
http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13940925000445
Iranian commander Soleimani meets Putin in Moscow
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0TZ1NW20151216
Iranian commander Soleimani meets Putin in Moscow
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Dec-16/327662-iranian-commander-soleimani-meets-putin-in-moscow.ashx?utm_content=buffer8c6f6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Syrian troops capture strategic mountain in coastal province
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2015/Dec-16/327651-syrian-troops-capture-strategic-mountain-in-coastal-province.ashx?utm_content=buffered54c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Iran confirms plans to buy Russia’s T-90 tanks
http://tass.ru/en/defense/844466

Syrian Forces Advance towards Key Aleppo Village
http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13940925000806

Russian Air Forces Conduct 59 Sorties, Hit 200 Daesh Targets in Syria
http://m.sputniknews.com/middleeast/20151216/1031833102/russia-syria-sorties.html

Original Sin: Uncompromising Putin Refuses to Follow Western Dogma
http://sputniknews.com/world/20151216/1031834010/putin-russia-revival-sin.html

Western Media Rebrand Footage of Russian Airstrikes as Coalition Actions
http://sptnkne.ws/arjg

Russia Is Using Space Power in Its Attack on Syria
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/12/16/russia-is-using-space-power-in-its-attack-on-syria.html

On Syria’s ‘Mountain of Kurds,’ Russian air raids bring destruction and death
[NOTE: "We know the difference between Syrian and Russian bombing patterns,” he claimed, moving his hands in the air like an airplane. “The Syrian planes fly low and often drop barrel bombs. But the Russian jets fly very high and are invisible, and their helicopters fly almost at ground level.”]
http://rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/151220153

US military says pulls 12 fighter jets from base in Turkey
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-turkey-idUSKBN0TZ2CU20151216

Foreign Ministry: Syria reserves its right in demanding US-led coalition to pay compensations for deliberate destruction of economic facilities
http://sana.sy/en/?p=64240

Russian sanctions to be reviewed in coming months – Italy PM Renzi
https://www.rt.com/news/326078-renzi-russian-sactions-reviewed/

US missile shield unable to repel massive Russian ICBM attack – chief of strategic missile forces
https://www.rt.com/news/326121-us-missile-shield-russian-icbm/

ISIS uses Turkey for trafficking heroin to Europe – Russian anti-drugs chief
https://www.rt.com/politics/326098-isis-uses-turkey-for-trafficking/

US says Turkey must pull unauthorized forces from Iraq
http://bigstory.ap.org/c239a9097c6342099f09ead384b694f7

Syrian Army and Hezbollah launch massive assault in southern Aleppo
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/hezbollah-and-harakat-al-nujaba-launch-a-massive-assault-in-southern-aleppo/

[OT, BUT KEKWORTHY...REMEMBER, THIS IS JUST ONE DAY AFTER KERRY MET WITH PUTIN]
IMF recognizes Ukraine’s contested $3bn debt to Russia as sovereign
https://www.rt.com/business/326167-imf-ukraine-debt-russia-sovereign/
Ukraine says Russia looted two Crimean oil rigs
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-crimea-energy-idUSKBN0TZ22G20151216

[AND THEN, HOLY FUCK, US MAIN STREAM MEDIA STARTS PRAISING RUSSIA...]
The view from Hmeymim airbase, staging ground for Russia's war in Syria
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/12/16/middleeast/syria-russian-airbase-latakia/index.html

[AND FOLLOWING ON US HEELS, ENGLAND...]
New confidence in Damascus as Russian strikes turn the tide
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35108994

Syrian Army officially in full control of strategic Marj Al-Sultan Airport in rural Damascus
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/20913/

Syrian Army captures strategic hilltops overlooking Idlib countryside
http://www.almasdarnews.com/article/breaking-syrian-army-captures-strategic-hilltops-overlooking-the-idlib-countryside/

VIDEO

YOUTUBE

Syrian Army Tiger Forces with a Captured ISIS/ISIL BMP.
https://youtu.be/z1FeLhYQmYU

Syrian army encircled terrorists in Salma - Latakia
https://youtu.be/uiZaKeFYiOY

Field footage includes SAA/RuAF strikes on Jabal al-Nuba and the destruction of a rebel tank in Daraa
https://youtu.be/Mncqob5mf78

SAA Smerch Rockets hit Ain Tarma
https://youtu.be/gdXfwLjfLH8

[COMPILATION] Syria War 2015 - FSA Insane Urban Close Combat Footage From DARAYYA City
https://youtu.be/Khu8yGT40WA

Latakia NDF video from Jabal al-Nuba that was captured today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AayuHEMfz1A

al-Ikhbariya news report from Marj as-Sultan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2mYrt4uWsU

SANA from Marj as-Sultan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzd4Bq0rOTU

First shots of Syrian airbase retaken by govt military from rebel groups
https://youtu.be/BpLgYrEj4YY

Syrian Arab Army Soldier Playing with Soccer Ball
https://youtu.be/STk1Cam6Caw

TWITVIDS

#SAA & #Hezbollah liberates Marj Al Sultan completely from terrorists.
https://twitter.com/Hamosh84/status/677102663817936896

#SAA destroys an terrorist tank & kills everyone inside of it. #Syria #Daraa Nasib border crossing.
https://twitter.com/Hamosh84/status/677101224789979136

MISC

Al Sham Front Reinforcing Positions - Hama
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a23_1450259140

[After trying to find it for like, an hour, discovered this never made it to these archives on NOV 25 - here it is now]
Al-Qaeda's Nusra Front Executes Dozens Of Syrian Soldiers In ISIS-Style Video
http://www.zerocensorship.com/t/uncensored-al-qaeda-propaganda/195384-al-qaedas-nusra-front-executes-dozens-of-syrian-soldiers-in-isis-style-video

TWITTER

[PHOTO] Russian Pacific Fleet to receive first of two An-140-100 aircraft this month
https://twitter.com/maytham956/status/676892331354689537

[PHOTO] #SAA Slat/spaced armor equipped T-72 in Marj Al-Sultan #Damascus.
https://twitter.com/DPRKJones/status/676934885018361856

[PHOTO] #Hama T-72AV Tank of Jund Al-Aqsa destroyed North Hama. Jund captured 2 T-72AVs from Morek, this is likely one.
https://twitter.com/DPRKJones/status/676934246804623360

Photos of North Caucasian group Ajnad Kavkaz, possibly in Idlib #Syria
https://twitter.com/Weissenberg7/status/676945669584756736

[SMALL MAP] #SAA #NDF have FULLY taking control of #Mount_Nuba this morning.
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677031296024109056

Clashes btw #SAA & #NDF vs Militants in the orchards between #Zaytan & #Zerbah
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677042488163622912

#Syria Pro #FSA Militant Pages are saying these are list of groups #Jordan Just put on the terrorist list.
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677058887481212928
Pro Opp source leaks supposed list of 21 rebel groups in #Syria that will be designated as terrorists by #Jordan
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677065624711901184
[IMP TO NOTE: Jaysh al Islam, funded/protected by Saudi Arabia, are not on the list]
[ALSO NOTE...]
JaishIslam is contemplating on withdrawing from #RiyadhConference
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677087317341822976

Latest Reports from Pro Militant North Press News Heavy Clashes @ #Zerbah Area.
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677060879419113472

#SAA Photos from #Mount_Nuba
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677071229443039232
#SAA Special Forces & #NDF on Jabal Nuba in #Latakia countryside
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677083564005920768
[PHOTO] SAA flag planted atop al-Noba mountain
https://twitter.com/AboZain6/status/677073440285794304

Militant morale has fully collapsed as #SAA & #NDF continue advancing
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677068254393823232

Statement by #Raqqa tribes regarding Tel Abyad & Suluk areas #Syria
1. No #YPG in Arab areas where tribal fighters are present
2. Criminals must be handed over to court in 48 hours
3. Systematic forced displacement of dozens of Arab villages in Tel Abyad & Suluk areas
4. International investigation into crimes
5. #UN & HR should look into displacement issue (Kurds from Syria, Iraq, Iran & Turkey are occupying Tel Abyad)
#Raqqa tribes will not ignore these crimes and urges #YPG to handover Tel Abyad back to its people - END
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677047307443957760

[PHOTOS] SAA Grad launcher and #RuAF Mi-24 in east #Homs
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677051564679270400

Pakistan surprised to learn of inclusion in Saudi anti-terror alliance, says Saudi never asked them.
https://twitter.com/Conflicts/status/677075191344812033
Malaysia also denies involvement in Saudi Arabia’s military coalition to fight terrorism
https://twitter.com/Conflicts/status/677077156426604544

Russia FM: There are talks with #Baghdad regarding launching missiles from Caspian Sea onto #IS targets in #Iraq
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677038100250419200

Militants in military uniform have kidnapped 16 Qataris in #Najaf desert #Iraq, reportedly including a cousin of the #Qatar Emir
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677026141916413952
26 hunters from Qatar kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Samawah desert in southern Iraq. Reports of royal family member among kidnapped.
https://twitter.com/IraqiSecurity/status/677094747790565376
Reports Qatari hunters kidnapped in southern Iraq by force of unknown gunmen riding in 70 4x4 vehicles. [Source: Muthanna governor].
https://twitter.com/IraqiSecurity/status/677101585227452416

Iran's Quds Force Commander Soleimani met Russian President Putin & high-ranking officials during a visit to Moscow last week.
https://twitter.com/News_Executive/status/677112771864039425
During meeting between president Putin & General Soleimani, Russian pres called IRGC Quds Force Commander as "my friend, Qassem".
https://twitter.com/EnglishFars/status/677099598687662080

[INFOGRAPH] on new #Saudi led 'Islamic Coalition'
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677011478721859584
[TRANSLATIONS ARE IN HIS SUBSEQUENT TWEETS]

#US Defence Chief Ashton Carter makes surprise visit to #Iraq
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677035451870404609

#EU will give #Turkey 3 billion euros for #SyrianRefugees, it will be delivered within the year
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677056217592664064

[PHOTO] #SAA artillery on Mt Qasion #Damascus
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677056519955812356

[PHOTOS] #SAA destroy a rebel tank near the #Jordan-ian border in #Daraa countryside
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677067326399778819

[PHOTO] #SAA in full control of Marj Al-Sultan town #Damascus
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677072440351023104

#Syria says Hannibal Qaddafi was legally in country, was kidnapped by a gang into #Lebanon & demands him back
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677085679034105856

Just a reminder that bunch of Russian officials whom I spoke with said that Russia will retaliate for downing of SU-24 through Kurds
https://twitter.com/yurybarmin/status/677089585063661568

After failing to deter Russia at Jabal Turkmen & forced to withdraw (some) troops from N Iraq Turkey will set up military base in Qatar
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677096419031801856

RFF7087 from #Moscow landed last night in #Latakia #Russia #RuAF
https://twitter.com/Ald_Aba/status/677096560195469312
[Soleimani returning from Russian meeting with Putin?]

[PHOTO] Marj Al-Sultan Helicopter base #Damascus
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677100026653310976
#SAA/#NDF in Marj Al-Sultan Radar Base (south) #Damascus #Syria
https://twitter.com/islamicworldupd/status/677122923589713920

[PHOTOS] #JaishIslam documents found in Marj Al-Sultan #Damascus
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677111124572024834
Marj Al-Sultan #Damascus
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677112265561145344

100 airborne #SAA Special Forces inside #Salma city in #Latakia hunting top 6 most wanted #ISIS/#Daesh terrorists. NO OTHER INFORMATION.
https://twitter.com/TolisMoustakas/status/677103081142673408
[PHOTO] #ISIS/#ISIL/#Daesh terrorist captured by #SAA / Syrian Army
https://twitter.com/TolisMoustakas/status/677112464769548288

[SMALL MAPS] #SAA/#NDF broke through militants defense lines in the strategic hilltop of TalHuwayr near Morek town N #Hama #Syria
https://twitter.com/islamicworldupd/status/677125203789484033

[SMALL MAP] #SAA thwarted heavy #ISIS/#Daesh attack on al-Jafre village in #DeirEzzor province #Syria
https://twitter.com/islamicworldupd/status/677126100171022337

[PHOTOS] #SAA/#NDF/#Hezbollah seize terrorists' weapons & military vehicles in Abu Ruwayl village southern #Aleppo #Syria
https://twitter.com/islamicworldupd/status/677126836011278336

[PHOTOS] #SYRIA For 24 hrs, Rus air group has performed 59 sorties engaging 212 terrorist objects
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677130685929422848
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1687074141535335&id=1492252324350852
#SYRIA 320 militants, 34 items terrorists' military hardware (2 tanks, 1#IFV, 15 SUV with large-caliber machine guns) destroyed
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677130763381440512
#SYRIA Near Deir ez-Zor, Russian #Su34's eliminated 94 tanker trucks to undermine terrorists' income sources
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677133316290715648
#SYRIA Near Rashidiya-Ghaubia (#Hasakah), column 15 trucks transporting oil extracted in terrorist-controlled territories destroyed
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677134505149353984
#SYRIA Not less than 10 militants and 3 automobile vehicles with large-caliber machine guns eliminated in Aleppo by a #Su24 bomber
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677136678184710144
Near Al-Karatein (#Homs), direct hits of #BETAB500 airbombs destroyed hidden #ISIS base with command centre, ammunition depot and barracks
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677139045068218368

PHOTO: Reporter from SAMA TV w/ Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov. #Latakia
https://twitter.com/2Rook14/status/677139071198609408

Reported killed / lightely / severely injured, Qassem Soleimani somehow managed a 3 days trip to Moscow & met Putin.
https://twitter.com/green_lemonnn/status/677139221300269056

[PHOTO - KEK] #SAA Jobar :)
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677142360870928384

Iraq: PHOTOS: New shipment of T-72M1 & BMP-1s from #Czech Republic.
https://twitter.com/2Rook14/status/677148948797112320

Breaking: #SAA take control of Sheer Al-Sahab & Mt 793 in #Latakia countryside overlooking Al-Sermaniyah in Al-Ghab Plain
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677166505931354112

[PHOTOS] Mi-8 & Mi-24 helicopters loaded on #Russia #Airforce An-124 [RA-82039] cargo aircraft. Earlier lift to #Syria? #RuAF
https://twitter.com/Hamosh84/status/677225801180401669

The #US congress has approved a bill sanctioning banks that finance & do business with #Hezbollah
https://twitter.com/IraqiSuryani1/status/677246568441974784
The law will also target Al-Manar TV station by cutting the broadcast of satellite operators that air the channel's programming.
https://twitter.com/IraqiSuryani1/status/677248910021144577
Obama is expected to sign the bill into law.
https://twitter.com/IraqiSuryani1/status/677247562731151364

Near Al-Karatein (#Homs), direct hits of #BETAB500 airbombs destroyed hidden #ISIS base with command centre, ammunition depot and barracks
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677139045068218368

Data was received from Syrian opposition on big #ISIS base near Maarat an-Numan (#Idlib) with ammo and materiel depot, command centre
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677141785425092609

After checking by Baghdad info centre and UAV reconnaissance, #Su25 attack aircraft eliminated #ISIS base near Maarat an-Numan
https://twitter.com/mod_russia/status/677142556086509568

[PHOTO] Now being served all over Latakia: Petrov Vodka - thank you, Russia
https://twitter.com/leithfadel/status/677280428626190336

MAPS

>SAA/NDF capture Mt Nobah DEC 16
http://s3.img7.ir/2nDD1.jpg
>Situ Latakia Front DEC 16
http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Latakia-16-Dec-2015.jpg
>SAA clashes Kafr Naboudah N Hama DEC 16
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677053666361147392
>SAA/HEZ clashes Al-Zerbeh/Barqoum DEC 16
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677043470276554752
>Situ Daraa DEC 16
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/677022862998241280
>Salma east & west DEC 16
https://twitter.com/agitpapa/status/677018695705698304
>Current SAA control in Latakia DEC 16
https://twitter.com/IvanSidorenko1/status/677045765135540225
>SAA take Ruweisat Al-Daybat DEC 16
http://imgur.com/qwhwenS
>Situ N Latakia CS DEC 15
https://twitter.com/MmaGreen/status/676816798302339072
>SAA capture Marj Sultan/Airbase E Ghouta DEC 14
http://s3.img7.ir/AGTRd.jpg
https://twitter.com/Syria_Protector/status/676497757637632000
>SAA recapture Masasanah/Buwayda/Zalin DEC 14
http://s3.img7.ir/7KEsf.jpg
>SAA control Jabal Ahmar's 4 villages DEC 14
https://twitter.com/Souria4Syrians/status/676503367250784257
https://twitter.com/Souria4Syrians/status/676505903626108929
>Situ S Aleppo DEC 14
http://www.agathocledesyracuse.com/archives/599
>SAA take Marj Al-Sultan + heli base DEC 14
https://twitter.com/miladvisor/status/676436945392791552
https://twitter.com/sayed_ridha/status/676354292224159749

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