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06 Dec 2024 17:49

Druze Rebels and Demonstrators have taken Control of the Central Prison in the City of Suwayda, releasing all Inmates, most of which are Political Prisoners, being held within the Facility.

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06 Dec 2024 17:24

Druze Rebels have managed to Capture the Police Headquarters within the City of Suwayda in Southern Syria.

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06 Dec 2024 16:41

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated earlier today after Prayers, that he hopes the Syrian Rebel’s March towards the City of Homs and the Capital of Damascus will continue without Accident or Trouble; with him further stating, “We had called Assad - We did not receive a Positive Response.”

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06 Dec 2024 16:16

Fighters of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) seen earlier at the Nasib Border Crossing between the Daraa Governorate of Southern Syria and Jordan, which is now under the control of Rebel Forces for the first time since 2018.

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06 Dec 2024 14:56

The Jordanian Interior Ministry has announced the Closure of all Border Crossings between Syria and Jordan, following the capture of the Nasib Border Crossing earlier today by Rebel Forces.

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06 Dec 2024 14:51

Following a Series of Rebel Operations this morning in the Daraa Governorate of Southwestern Syria; Opposition Forces have announced the establishment of a “Southern Operations Room” to handle the Command-and-Control of Operations in the South of the Country, by Free Syrian Forces, against the Assad Regime.

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06 Dec 2024 14:46

A Ka-52 “Alligator” Attack Helicopter with the Russian Air Force seen firing Rockets earlier this morning over the City of Homs, as Rebel Forces enter the Outskirts of the City from the North.

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06 Dec 2024 14:38

Mechanized-Infantry Elements and Armor of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seen withdrawing earlier this morning from near Deir ez-Zor in the East, prior to U.S-Backed Forces entering the City.

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06 Dec 2024 13:50

The Russian Embassy in Damascus has advised all Russian Nationals who remain in Syria to immediately depart the Country, while Commercial Flights are still Available.

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06 Dec 2024 07:12

Opposition Forces claimed to be at the Center of Al-Rastan this morning, which is only roughly 10 Miles from the City of Homs in Western Syria.

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06 Dec 2024 04:08

Amidst reports that units have been put back on alert prior to key impeachment proceedings of President Yoon in South Korea, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff have said that “There will be no second martial law…no need to worry.”
Note that this is part of an ongoing hearing, and a number of reports concerning different statements made by military decision-makers are likely to come out in the coming minutes.

Lots of conflicting reports right now, but it’s still fair to assess that the military would not go along with a second iteration of the events that took place two days ago.

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06 Dec 2024 03:17

According to Yonhap news, the Military rights center in South Korea held a presser where they stated that a number of units have canceled leave, and have been put on standby for a potential call up until the 8th.
"In accordance with the senior unit guidelines, the commander of the sergeant and above the commander of the sthe sergeant were instructed to control the vacation because there may be emergency calls until the 8th."

The assembly is expected to vote today on a recent impeachment motion. Reports also coming in that the assembly will meet in an emergency meeting soon due to the aforementioned reports.
It’s now 11:09 am in Seoul, South Korea. The emergency meeting is expected to happen in the next 30 minutes.

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06 Dec 2024 01:07

A Statue of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s Father, Hafez al-Assad is toppled tonight by a Crowd of Opposition Supporters in the City of Hama, which was captured earlier today by Rebel Forces. Hafez is known by many Syrians as the “Butcher of Hama” for his role in the 1982 Hama Massacre, which saw the execution of between 20 to 40,000 Sunni Muslims living in the City; then President Hafez attempted to justify the Massacre by claiming all of those killed were Members of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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05 Dec 2024 22:27

Quick note:
If Russia is striking infrastructure that would enable an easy gap crossing for HTS and subordinate groups, there is a reasonable possibility that they may strike the dam as well. The dam, which sits just upstream from the bridge, could flood the river valley east of the dam and would serve to funnel opposition forces elsewhere.

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05 Dec 2024 20:59

(To his knowledge) Service members subordinate to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have not had their movement restricted, nor were they ever sequestered to bases after the recent declaration of martial law in South Korea.
- Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder

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06 Dec 2024 17:32

Druze Demonstrators within the City of Suwayda in Southern Syria, tear down a Banner of President Bashar al-Assad and his Father, Hafez al-Assad.

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06 Dec 2024 17:19

Heavy Fighting is ongoing tonight within the Suwayda Governorate of Southern Syria, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its Allies are attempting to organize a Controlled-Retreat towards Damascus. Both Arab and Druze Rebels have launched a Series of Attacks on Military Bases and other Syrian Government Positions along the Border with Jordan.

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06 Dec 2024 16:35

Syrian Opposition Forces entered the City of Deir ez-Zor in Eastern Syria today for the first time since 2017, with Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) having now Fully-Secured the City after the withdrawal of Government Forces.

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06 Dec 2024 16:16

U.S-Backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have crossed the Euphrates River on the Border between Syria and Iraq, capturing the Al-Bukamal Border Crossing after it was abandoned earlier today by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). This is a “Major Blow” to Iranian-Backed Forces in Iraq, with Al-Bukamal having been a Significant Crossing for both Iranian Fighters and Military Equipment into the Deir ez-Zor Governorate of Eastern Syria.

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06 Dec 2024 14:54

Several Rebel Drones struck the Syrian Capital of Damascus earlier, targeting the State Media Broadcasting Building and the General Staff Building in the Center of the City. Damage and Casualties are currently Unknown.

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06 Dec 2024 14:47

Syrian Defensive Lines appear to have Totally Collapsed in the Northwest.

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06 Dec 2024 14:43

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) had ordered a Full Withdrawal from the City of Homs, as Rebel Forces are advancing on the City from the North.

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06 Dec 2024 14:35

Pro-Assad and Iranian-Backed Forces withdrew this morning from the City of Deir ez-Zor and several other Positions on the West Bank of the Euphrates River in Eastern Syria; with the Syrian Defense Force (SDF) and U.S-Led Coalition having entered the City, assuming Control of both Deir ez-Zor and the nearby Military Airport.

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06 Dec 2024 13:48

Local Rebel Fighters launched several Surprise Attacks today against Government Forces in the Daraa Governorate of Southwestern Syria, near the Border with both Lebanon and Israel. The Attacks overwhelmed a number of Sites operated by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), leading to Tanks and other Military Equipment to fall into the hands of the Rebels. Clashes are said to still be ongoing at the Base of the 52nd Armored Brigade.

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06 Dec 2024 07:09

Multiple Border Crossings between Syria and Southern Lebanon were targeted last night by the Israeli Air Force, as they continue attempts to deny Iranian-Backed Forces in Syria from transferring Weapons and Equipment to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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06 Dec 2024 03:30

According to a U.S. State Department release, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his counterpart in South Korea today. This comes as new reports surface of military units being put back on standby and an emergency National Assembly session being called as we speak.
Given recent remarks from South Korean military decision-makers, it’s unlikely that the military would honor another call up to subvert the impeachment process.

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06 Dec 2024 02:58

The Russian Navy has ordered all Vessels remaining at the Naval Base in Tartus to immediately depart, due to fears of Rebel Drone Attacks on Ships moored at the Port.

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05 Dec 2024 22:28

Per the U.S.’s National Tsunami Warning Center, the tsunami warning for the coastal areas of California and Oregon are now cancelled.

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05 Dec 2024 22:27

As reports come in that Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led forces have reached the key city of Ar Rastan, additional reports of multiple Russian strikes are now coming in. The strikes are reportedly against a bridge where the M5 highway, the principal ground line of communication (GLOC) between Hama and Homs, crosses over the Orontes River. (pictured below)

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05 Dec 2024 20:54

Additionally, on recent reports that ISIS has taken a swathe of villages and towns in Syria after the SAA withdrew:

“We are not aware of ISIS taking significant territory.”
- Pentagon Press Secretary