Syrian Army started the big operation “Dawn of Idlib” that was expected by everyone on 3 May 2019 in northwest of Syria and Idlib and reclaimed vast areas in south of Idlib and northwest of Hama by 30 August 2019.
YPG forces are gradually handing over their bases between Ras al-Ain (Sari Kani) and Tal Abiad (Girê Spî) to the SDF military councils in the area.
ISWNews Analysis Group: Syrian Army liberated Tamanah, Sakiyat, Tal Turki, Tal Jafar, Tal Sayyid Ali in southern Idlib province from militants.
ISWNews Analysis Group: The Syrian Army liberated Khuwain, Zarzur, Tal Aghbar and Tamanah farms from the terrorists in southern Idlib province.
Since the start of the operation from 6 May till 23 August 2019, Syrian Army liberated an area of ~550km2 in northern Hama
ISWNews Analysis Group: Today morning Syrian Army could reclaim all the remaining areas of northwest of Hama from militants and terrorists fled either to Turkish observation post in Morek or surrendered to Syrian Army.
Turks said they will not evacuate the Morek observation post; When SAA close the pocket we will see how they are true about their claim…
ISWNews Analysis Group: According to the latest available information, Syrian Army Tiger forces entered the city of Khan Sheikhun from the north side of the city tonight and there is currently heavy fighting inside the city.
ISWNews Analysis Group: The Tiger Forces officially announced today’s advances in the north and west of Khan Sheikhun.
– Syrian Army captured Al Faqir checkpoint in northwest of Khan Sheikhoun – Syrian Army stationed its points ~500 meters from the highway. – Syrian Army did not entered Khan Sheikhun last night. Map Interactive map
ISWNews Analysis Group: Following the Syrian Army operation in southern Idlib province the important hill of Tal al Nar liberated.
