Syria

Syria

France strikes at French jihadists in ISIL training camps in Syria

French airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria have killed a number of French jihadists, according to a source close to Prime Minister Manuel Valls

12/10/2015

Syria

US suspends training programmes for Syrian rebels

The Pentagon has announced it is pausing its half-a-billion dollar training programme for Syrian rebels. It comes after recent news that the

10/10/2015

Syria

Islamic Sate fighters seize villages close to Aleppo - reports

It’s reported 20 people were killed in a car bomb in town close to Aleppo in northern Syria. No group has claimed responsibility. It comes amidst

09/10/2015

Syria

Russia denies US claims cruise missiles malfunctioned over Iran

Twenty six cruise missiles were fired from four Russian ships on the Caspian sea. The attack has sparked an information war with the US. Washington

09/10/2015

Syria

Syrian army claims major anti-IS campaign has begun

Russian-made helicopters bombed more targets in Syria on Thursday, while the Syrian regular army said it had begun a major offensive against the

09/10/2015

Syria

Syria: We believe that Russia has the wrong strategy, says US

Russian warships in the Caspian Sea have launched rockets on Islamic State targets in Syria, marking an escalation in Moscow’s role in the country

07/10/2015

Syria

Russian warships strike targets in Syria

Amateur video has been released which reportedly shows Russia’s escalating military role in Syria. In what appeared to be the first major

07/10/2015

Syria

Turkey said to offer Russia cooperation over Syria to reduce tension

Russia says Turkey has offered to help coordinate military aircraft activities relating to Syria. It comes as tensions have risen after Turkey

07/10/2015

Syria

Study sheds new light on ISIL's propaganda power

ISIL’s ‘media behemoth’ has left western powers floundering trying to counter its propaganda, a new report has concluded. The study, published by

06/10/2015

Syria

NATO exercising restraint over Syria

NATO forces on exercise. NATO exercising restraint. It seems improbable that the 28-nation alliance would deploy ground troops in Syria. NATO has a

06/10/2015

Syria

Putin's Syrian operations 'planned with Iranian general'

06/10/2015

Syria

Turkey steps up criticism of Russia after second airspace violation

A second violation of Turkish airspace by a Russian warplane in two days has prompted Ankara to summon Moscow’s ambassador once again. The US and

06/10/2015

Syria

Moscow says violation of Turkish air space a "mistake"

Air strikes by Russian fighter jets over Syria have sparked a row with with Turkey. Ankara summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest over the violation

05/10/2015

Syria

Palmyra's sites could disappear within 3-4 months, says antiquities director

Syria's antiquities director says Arch of Triumph has been blown up by ISIL militants, and warns that the Roman-era city faces total destruction.

05/10/2015

Syria

Russian air strike hits terrorist training camp in Syria, say defence officials

Russia says it’s struck ten more ISIL targets in Syria, after vowing to step up its aerial bombardment A terrorist training camp and a suicide belt

04/10/2015

Syria

Russia launches more air strikes in Syria

The Russian Defence Ministry on Saturday released footage of what it says were air strikes its forces carried out over the previous 24 hours. Targets

03/10/2015

Syria

ISIL operations centre in Idlib, Syria 'destroyed' by Russian airstrike

Russia says it has carried out a third day of airstrikes targeting ISIL positions over Syria. ISIL is one of many groups fighting against Russia’s

02/10/2015

Syria

Obama: Russia's strikes in Syria 'strengthening ISIL'

US President Barack Obama says that Russia’s bombing campaign in Syria will only strengthen ISIL militants. He claims Moscow is failing to

02/10/2015

Syria

Syria says air strikes alone will spread terrorism

As the international coalition against ISIL and others called on Russia to halt air strikes on targets in Syria. Russia responded by stating the air

02/10/2015

Syria

Analysis: Russia's intervention in Syria

How much worse can the bloodshed in Syria get, with Russia dropping bombs on behalf of President Assad? President Putin says this is to fight

02/10/2015

Syria

Watch live: Syrian foreign minister speaks at UN General Assembly

Watch in the video player above as Syrian foreign minister Walid Muallem addresses the UN General Assembly in New York.

02/10/2015

Syria

Russia 'launches 18 new air strikes' in Syria

A new wave of Russian airstrikes in Syria has targeted the west and northwest of the country, according to a military source and state television

02/10/2015

Syria

Second day of Russian airstrikes target Syrian insurgents

Amateur video captured the moment that Syrian government airstrikes bombarded rebel positions in the city of Hama on Thursday as Russian state

02/10/2015

Syria

Russia defends Syria air strikes, adding US strategy is 'flawed'

On the diplomatic front, Russia has mounted a firm defence of its air strikes in Syria. President Vladimir Putin told a cabinet meeting that the

01/10/2015

Syria

McCain claims Russian air strikes hit US-backed Syrian rebels

The US Senator John McCain has accused Russia of targeting Free Syrian Army rebel recruits backed by Washington. In an interview with CNN, McCain

01/10/2015

Syria

Russian fighter jets step up attacks on Syrian insurgents

Russian warplanes have carried out more bombings of rebel positions in Syria for a second day. The Russian defence ministry has released footage to

01/10/2015