Syria war news
Get the latest breaking news and updates on Syria’s civil war. Having started with anti-government demonstrations in 2011, the Syrian civil war has become the bloodiest conflict in recent human history. The war is mainly a struggle between the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party led by the legitimate President of Syria Bashar Assad, its allies (Russia, China, Iran, Hezbollah) and various opposition groups. The multi-sided confrontation involving Moscow and Washington has been a theater for political arguments, while millions of civilians were forced to flee their country seeking refuge elsewhere. Follow RT on the struggle and parts of the conflict. Following an official request from the Syrian government, Russia intervened in the Syrian civil war in September 2015, successfully aiding the Assad regime in its power-shift from defense to offense. Visit RT.com to find the news and updates on the course of the Syrian civil war.
- Israel strikes Syrian military targets near Damascus, IDF calls it ‘response’ to failed border attack
Israeli jets bombed several Syrian military sites south of Damascus late on Monday, the IDF has confirmed, saying that the attack had been launched in response to the attempted planting of a bomb in the Golan Heights.Aug 3, 2020 20:20World News - Syria says US ‘stealing’ oil after American energy firm signs deal with Kurdish rebelsThe Syrian government has accused the US of “stealing” the country’s oil reserves, which Washington claimed to be protecting from terrorists. American lawmakers admitted that a deal has been signed with Kurdish rebels.Aug 2, 2020 17:04World News
- Israeli military reinforces northern border after Hezbollah threatsThe Israeli military said on Thursday it was reinforcing the country’s border with Lebanon with infantry troops “in accordance with the situational assessment.” Lebanon-based Hezbollah earlier threatened to retaliate for a strike...Jul 23, 2020 10:16Newsline
- Turkey to remain in Syria until its people are ‘safe & free’ – ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to maintain a military presence in neighboring Syria until its people become "safe and free," criticizing parliamentary elections held in the war-torn country.Jul 21, 2020 15:32World News
- Damascus targeted in missile strike, Syrian state media blames IsraelSyrian air defenses have engaged incoming “hostile targets” in the capital city of Damascus, state media reported. Footage circulating online shows explosions in the skies above the city.Jul 20, 2020 19:16World News
- Russian & Turkish troops carry out joint patrol in Syria’s Al Hasakah provinceRussian and Turkish troops have conducted a joint patrol mission in Syria’s Al Hasakah province, according to the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria. Another Russian-Turkish patrol has taken place in accordance...Jul 20, 2020 07:45Newsline
© Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. All rights reserved.