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originally posted by: Perfectenemy
The plan worked. Opportunistic offensive by ISIS is derailed by Syrian Army troops in southern Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS) attempted to take advantage of the US-led attack on Syria today in order to capture new areas inside the southern districts of Damascus.
However, this offensive would be short-lived, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their Palestinian allies were able to beat back the encroaching terrorists.
According to a military source in Damascus, the Islamic State had attempt to catch the Syrian Army off guard with the attack, but were completely overwhelmed by the latter’s manpower and firepower.
The Syrian Arab Army is now preparing to launch an offensive in southern Damascus alongside their Palestinian allies.
The goal of this southern Damascus offensive is to capture all of the areas currently controlled by the Islamic State.
originally posted by: tiredoflooking
a reply to: IAMTAT
Makes sense.
So maybe Russia is going to let go of their support for Iran, let them go down.
Their revolution or "spring" is definitely coming. I think it's needed people are horribly repressed there.
originally posted by: Pseudosyntax
There's also one other important point about this.. They shouldn't be able to use the "chemical weapons" excuse again. Now all those 'stockpiles' should be gone. Won't be surprised if they do try to use that excuse again, but don't hyperventilate over everything; it's truly not good for your own health and it affects everyone around you.
originally posted by: tiredoflooking
a reply to: Perfectenemy
Palestinian allies? So Hezbollah??
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
a reply to: Perfectenemy
That looks to me like "our" ISIS mercs were in on last nights anti-Assad operations, but they failed.
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
a reply to: Perfectenemy
That looks to me like "our" ISIS mercs were in on last nights anti-Assad operations, but they failed.
originally posted by: IAMTAT
originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
a reply to: Perfectenemy
That looks to me like "our" ISIS mercs were in on last nights anti-Assad operations, but they failed.
On the contrary. They (ISIS/Clown/mercs) were counting on taking advantage of the situation...one they, most likely, instigated. Instead, it became a coordinated operation against them.
No coincidence Assad's forces were already organized and lying in wait for them when the attack went down.
No coincidence Russia did not activate it's air defenses in order to let the attack go through.
No coincidence Assad air defenses resulted in no US/UK/FR casualties.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
a reply to: IAMTAT
Why couldn't Russia bomb them than?
originally posted by: IAMTAT
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
a reply to: IAMTAT
Why couldn't Russia bomb them than?
Obviously, they've had plenty of opportunity already...but couldn't succeed.