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The secret war in Syria – Russia and the regime create an army against Iran

In exchange, they were usually offered sums of money, although there were other incentives, such as citizenship. Lebanese Hezbollah has become a leading force intervening in the conflict on the side of the regime and in close coordination with Iran

Steppes fire: did coronavirus enter Syrian refugee camp?

Against the backdrop of the worldwide spread of COVID-19, refugees living in the US-controlled Rukban camp in southern Syria were in danger. In recent days, patients with symptoms characteristic of the coronavirus appeared in it.

Gaza Strip: Corona-danger behind the fence

How should preventive measures work in a densely populated area with 1.3 hospital beds per 1000 inhabitants? 200 "test kits" were dispatched to the Gaza Strip on Friday March 13th.

The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq

The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq, who were involved in this Arab country as part of a mission to train local troops and security forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The deployment of Patriot defense systems in Iraq may help the Turkish offensive in Syria

Iraqi Al-Ahad news agency reports that the United States missile defense systems are in a state of readiness for transfer to the border with Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu held talks with al-Assad in Syria

Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergey Shoigu made a working trip to Syria, discussing with the President of the republic issues of ensuring a stable cessation of hostilities in the Idlib de-escalation zone

The new Iranian surface-to-surface missiles are real threat for Israel

The Labeik kit “looked similar to the guidance units used with the Fateh-110 family of solid-propellent missiles, although its four triangular control surfaces were inverted,” according to Jane’s Defense Weekly

An incident: Iran almost shot down a US F-18 Super Hornet (video)

The Iranian military nearly opened fire on a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet jet three days ago after the latter did not obey the warnings from Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and Iranian TV chamnel.

Coronavirus may give ISIS a new chance in Syria

The spread of coronavirus in refugee camps in Syria could lead to a revival of the Islamic State and a new escalation of violence. The federal news agency was figuring out how close Syria is to a new round of instability.

The Syrian Arab Army has sent dozens of tanks to the front in Idlib, a source said

Syria has sent dozens of tanks to the province of Idlib, intending to launch the next large-scale military operation to free the country in the very near future, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Iraqi F-16s have conducted several strikes on the Islamic State’s positions

The Iraqi Armed Forces supported by Iraq Air Force carried out a new operation in northern Iraq targeted the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) hideouts in the Hamrin Mountains, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

India buys tens of thousands of machine guns from Israel totalling $188 million

The Indian Army has ordered 17,000 "Negev" machine guns from the company on a fast track after international competition. The volume of the transaction is estimated around $118 million.

US trying to ‘kill’ the agreement with Turkey for Syria, Russia said

The United States is not happy with Russian-Turkish Syrian Idlib agreements and is ready to use any excuse to undermine a political settlement in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

The likelihood of a military conflict between Iraq and US cannot be denied

A new military hotbed could erupt due to Baghdad’s reluctance to continue dancing to Washington’s tune and the latter’s intention to maintain its military presence in Iraq for as long as possible.

Israeli reconnaissance satellite unveils the effects of airstrikes in Syria

BulgarianMilitary.com has learned that the Israeli company ImageSat International, the operator of the Eros-B surveillance satellite, provided NEWSru.co.il with images showing the effects of attacks carried out last week

Iran will continue to avenge the US for Qassem Soleimani death

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said today, March 18, that the Islamic Republic "has already responded and will still respond" to the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani by the United States earlier this year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Haftar is ready to help al-Assad to fight against Turkey in Syria

The Libyan national army, led by Field Marshal Haftar, promised official Damascus to provide any assistance in the fight against militants and the Turkish army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

After missile strikes, US and Iran enter a new phase of escalation

High-level Iraqi politicians condemned yesterday, March 12, the rocket attack on a military base led by the United States against the Daesh terrorist group, which killed two Americans and one British soldier.

Erdogan warned for ‘an even more powerful strike’ on Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of a possible retaliatory strike against Syria should Damascus continue to attack its positions in Idlib, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Anadolu agency.

Turkey threatens to strike back, if the Syrian offensive in northwest continues

The Turkish armed forces will resort to the previous strategy if the Syrian forces begin to advance in the north-west of Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

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