Civil War in Syria

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Evolution of the frontlines in Idlib + Aleppo countryside over the past 3 weeks:

May Idlib be fully liberated soon.

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This has been a long time coming. Assad never forcibly retook a lot of the main population centers in the south, but instead had Russia negotiate on his behalf for their handover. The problem was, Assad was never going to abide by the terms of those agreements and insisted on a return to status quo pre-2011 governance with a strong Iranian and proxy presence in the region to boot.

https://twitter.com/ThomasVLinge/status/1420720106825453568

"Reconciled" forces had several large exclusive zones and kept most of the heavy weaponry they were supposed to give up like rocket launchers that they're using now. There weren't even many men manning the SAA and Air Force Intelligence checkpoints let alone Iranian presence. This recent offensive is aimed at securing more favorable conditions through a stronger negotiating position hence their wanting a ceasefire and talks while they were on the offensive.