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Some Assad fighters were so convinced their master would prevail that they tattooed themselves with Regime slogans. After Assad fell, those same tattoos turned against them. This one for instance, arrested last year, had "Assad or no one" tattooed on him - a detail that corroborated his identity in the content he posted. His profile where he posted compromising photos is still accessible:

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#Syria: Hijri wants so badly to sever all ties with Damascus that his armed wing, the National Guard, blocked the main road & prevented students from #Suwayda from reaching their exam centers. A special exam session was organized in the N. countryside, just on the other side of the front, with transportation provided by Damascus. Yet only a few of the ~13,000 students made it, some sneaking on foot through farmland & mined areas. The situation has reached such a point of no return that Hijri is effectively holding the Druze population under his control hostage - and condemning the future of Suwayda students.

#Syria: Hijri wants so badly to sever all ties with Damascus that his armed wing, the National Guard, blocked the main road & prevented students from #Suwayda from reaching their exam centers. A special exam session was organized in the N. countryside, just on the other side of the front, with transportation provided by Damascus. Yet only a few of the ~13,000 students made it, some sneaking on foot through farmland & mined areas. The situation has reached such a point of no return that Hijri is effectively holding the Druze population under his control hostage - and condemning the future of Suwayda students.

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#Syria: the pontoon bridge at Mayadin (S. #DeirEzzor) was completed before sunset, with Turkish assistance (experts & equipment). It is now undergoing final tests before opening to the public.

#Syria: the pontoon bridge at Mayadin (S. #DeirEzzor) was completed before sunset, with Turkish assistance (experts & equipment). It is now undergoing final tests before opening to the public.

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#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

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#Syria: 2 US Chinook helicopters were again seen flying today, this time over the E. #Daraa countryside.

#Syria: 2 US Chinook helicopters were again seen flying today, this time over the E. #Daraa countryside.

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The first Syrian-made BM-21 Grad rocket launcher (40 tubes) is also on display at #Damascus International Fair.

The first Syrian-made BM-21 Grad rocket launcher (40 tubes) is also on display at #Damascus International Fair.

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A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

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#Syria: return of displaced Kurdish people to Ras Al-Ain didn't go as smoothly as previous returns elsewhere. A number of residents attacked and vandalized vehicles part of the return convoy, with claims that those targeted are "#SDF-affiliated". This raises serious questions about the security arrangements, as return convoys are supposed to be protected by Security forces.

#Syria: return of displaced Kurdish people to Ras Al-Ain didn't go as smoothly as previous returns elsewhere. A number of residents attacked and vandalized vehicles part of the return convoy, with claims that those targeted are "#SDF-affiliated". This raises serious questions about the security arrangements, as return convoys are supposed to be protected by Security forces.

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Turns out there's a reason for the "NO SMOKING" signs at gas stations. This video from #Idlib countryside shows an employee reacting within seconds - and likely preventing a disaster.

Turns out there's a reason for the "NO SMOKING" signs at gas stations. This video from #Idlib countryside shows an employee reacting within seconds - and likely preventing a disaster.

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#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

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Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

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#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

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#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

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#Syria: Rebels did not only overthrow one of the most oppressive Regimes on Earth, they also took down Assad's narco-State. Millions of Captagon pills were found inside Mazzeh Airbase. Geolocated in the Air Force Intelligence section:

#Syria: Rebels did not only overthrow one of the most oppressive Regimes on Earth, they also took down Assad's narco-State. Millions of Captagon pills were found inside Mazzeh Airbase. Geolocated in the Air Force Intelligence section:

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E. #Syria: an airstrike targeted moments ago the town of Mayadin (S. DeirEzzor province).

E. #Syria: an airstrike targeted moments ago the town of Mayadin (S. DeirEzzor province).

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Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

Pro-Assad singer persona non grata in #Syria. Residents of Yabrud tore down posters advertising a concert by Lebanese singer Mohamed Iskander, who previously praised Assad and even dedicated a song to him: The concert is scheduled for 14th August in Wadi Nasara, a Christian area in W. #Homs.

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I see you. A Turkish drone strike blows up a Russian-made Pantsir air defense system in Greater #Idlib. 🎥 February 28, 2020.

I see you. A Turkish drone strike blows up a Russian-made Pantsir air defense system in Greater #Idlib. 🎥 February 28, 2020.

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#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

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#Syria: since the morning, the Defense Ministry has been deploying in the Arab-majority areas formerly held by #SDF, following yesterday's agreement. Video shows a convoy heading toward Shadadi (S. Hasakah).

#Syria: since the morning, the Defense Ministry has been deploying in the Arab-majority areas formerly held by #SDF, following yesterday's agreement. Video shows a convoy heading toward Shadadi (S. Hasakah).

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Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

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The destruction of Assad's chemical weapons has officially begun. The video shows aerial bombs being dismantled - designed with 2 compartments to mix the chemical agent before dispersing sarin. These chemical weapons were supposed to be destroyed over a decade ago, but Assad deceived the international community, retaining chemical weapons & sarin that he used until the 2017 strike. The destruction is carried out by Damascus under OPCW oversight.

The destruction of Assad's chemical weapons has officially begun. The video shows aerial bombs being dismantled - designed with 2 compartments to mix the chemical agent before dispersing sarin. These chemical weapons were supposed to be destroyed over a decade ago, but Assad deceived the international community, retaining chemical weapons & sarin that he used until the 2017 strike. The destruction is carried out by Damascus under OPCW oversight.

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Today is the anniversary of the massive Israeli strike on Assad's nuclear reactor in Kibar. Built on the #Euphrates with N. Korean experts, it was well outside Israel's usual surveillance zone - and was detected only at an advanced stage. On that night in 2007, Israel dropped 18 tons of bombs, obliterating Assad's clandestine nuclear site in seconds. Israel expected Assad to retaliate. Instead, he claimed that nothing important was hit. His UN Ambassador claimed Syrian air defenses repelled the attack, forcing the Israeli jets to "drop their ammunition and fuel tanks" without any target being hit: The bombs were dropped indeed. Just not the way he claimed: Kibar reactor was obliterated & Assad's nuclear program was buried once for all. Aftermath of the strike:

Today is the anniversary of the massive Israeli strike on Assad's nuclear reactor in Kibar. Built on the #Euphrates with N. Korean experts, it was well outside Israel's usual surveillance zone - and was detected only at an advanced stage. On that night in 2007, Israel dropped 18 tons of bombs, obliterating Assad's clandestine nuclear site in seconds. Israel expected Assad to retaliate. Instead, he claimed that nothing important was hit. His UN Ambassador claimed Syrian air defenses repelled the attack, forcing the Israeli jets to "drop their ammunition and fuel tanks" without any target being hit: The bombs were dropped indeed. Just not the way he claimed: Kibar reactor was obliterated & Assad's nuclear program was buried once for all. Aftermath of the strike:

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#Syria: yesterday, the Basilica of Deir Semaan (St Simeon) saw its first pilgrimage in 15 years. The event was held on the occasion of St Simeon the Stylite's feast day, according to the Christian calendar. The column of St Simeon was restored last month in the Basilica:

#Syria: yesterday, the Basilica of Deir Semaan (St Simeon) saw its first pilgrimage in 15 years. The event was held on the occasion of St Simeon the Stylite's feast day, according to the Christian calendar. The column of St Simeon was restored last month in the Basilica:

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Syrian Rebels used a lesser-known variant of the Hell Cannon: delayed detonation. Once it penetrated a building, the structure became a deadly trap. 🎥 May 23, 2015.

Syrian Rebels used a lesser-known variant of the Hell Cannon: delayed detonation. Once it penetrated a building, the structure became a deadly trap. 🎥 May 23, 2015.

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A densely mined area being cleared in area of Qara (N. #Damascus).

A densely mined area being cleared in area of Qara (N. #Damascus).

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#Syria: a Christian man was freed after being abducted by National Guard-affiliated gunmen in #Suwayda. He was held for over one month and was tortured while his captors asked $200,000 for his release. Abdul Baqi explained the operation was made possible through contacts with local groups in Hijri-held Suwayda. The man was subsequently brought back to Government-controlled areas.

#Syria: a Christian man was freed after being abducted by National Guard-affiliated gunmen in #Suwayda. He was held for over one month and was tortured while his captors asked $200,000 for his release. Abdul Baqi explained the operation was made possible through contacts with local groups in Hijri-held Suwayda. The man was subsequently brought back to Government-controlled areas.

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In February 2013, Syrian Rebels seized Kibar - the site of Assad's nuclear reactor destroyed by Israel in 2007. A massive hangar had been built atop the site to conceal dismantling activities from aerial reconnaissance - it was partially damaged during the clashes. But when Rebels entered, they found something unexpected: a Scud ballistic missile.

In February 2013, Syrian Rebels seized Kibar - the site of Assad's nuclear reactor destroyed by Israel in 2007. A massive hangar had been built atop the site to conceal dismantling activities from aerial reconnaissance - it was partially damaged during the clashes. But when Rebels entered, they found something unexpected: a Scud ballistic missile.

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Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

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#Syria: after a patient treated for cancer died in a Hospital in Azaz (N. #Aleppo), his relatives went on a rampage and broke/damaged critical equipment, incl. ICU ventilators. As a result, an elderly woman died of suffocation (shown by the arrow in the video) and the Hospital temporarily closed. Those who committed this insanity will now face accountability. Video of the incident is horrifying

#Syria: after a patient treated for cancer died in a Hospital in Azaz (N. #Aleppo), his relatives went on a rampage and broke/damaged critical equipment, incl. ICU ventilators. As a result, an elderly woman died of suffocation (shown by the arrow in the video) and the Hospital temporarily closed. Those who committed this insanity will now face accountability. Video of the incident is horrifying

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Imagine hating your neighbor so much you bring back the trebuchet - flaming projectile included. 🎥 July 27, 2013.

Imagine hating your neighbor so much you bring back the trebuchet - flaming projectile included. 🎥 July 27, 2013.

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#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

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#Idlib province reopened today 50 schools after being rehabilitated. As seen in this video from Kafranbel, it was possible thanks to charities like Molham Team | فريق ملهم التطوعي and funds raised during the campaign to rebuild the province.

#Idlib province reopened today 50 schools after being rehabilitated. As seen in this video from Kafranbel, it was possible thanks to charities like Molham Team | فريق ملهم التطوعي and funds raised during the campaign to rebuild the province.

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This insane video from #Syria is 6 years old today. Watch a Russian General walk straight into a deadly trap in one of the most shocking security failures during the war.

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This insane video from #Syria is 6 years old today. Watch a Russian General walk straight into a deadly trap in one of the most shocking security failures during the war.

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First aerial view of Kibar, the site that once hosted Assad's nuclear reactor, 19 years after Israel destroyed it. Immediately after the strike (September 2007), the site was cleared and covered with earth. A hangar was then built over the ruins, obscuring the site from aerial reconnaissance. Located on the #Euphrates, the site was seized by Rebels in 2013, then fell to #ISIS & later #SDF - before Damascus retook it this year. Geolocation:

First aerial view of Kibar, the site that once hosted Assad's nuclear reactor, 19 years after Israel destroyed it. Immediately after the strike (September 2007), the site was cleared and covered with earth. A hangar was then built over the ruins, obscuring the site from aerial reconnaissance. Located on the #Euphrates, the site was seized by Rebels in 2013, then fell to #ISIS & later #SDF - before Damascus retook it this year. Geolocation:

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A L-39, with its post-Assad paint scheme, is on display at the #Damascus International Fair. The video also shows armored vehicles, incl. the latest Syrian production called Fatih 2 (see below).

A L-39, with its post-Assad paint scheme, is on display at the #Damascus International Fair. The video also shows armored vehicles, incl. the latest Syrian production called Fatih 2 (see below).

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#Syria: from the inauguration of a new sweet pastry shop yesterday in Sahnaya (#Damascus).

#Syria: from the inauguration of a new sweet pastry shop yesterday in Sahnaya (#Damascus).

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Syrian Rebels often turned ingenuity into a weapon. In Daraya, they improvised this to shield fighters from Assad's snipers as they stormed a building. 🎥 June 4, 2014.

Syrian Rebels often turned ingenuity into a weapon. In Daraya, they improvised this to shield fighters from Assad's snipers as they stormed a building. 🎥 June 4, 2014.

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#Syria: Turkish army is bringing in tons of equipment tonight, hidden under tarpaulins. Before the usual crowd labels them missiles, tanks or air defenses, here's the less exciting reality: they are pontoon bridges, intended to build a crossing over the #Euphrates in Mayadin.

#Syria: Turkish army is bringing in tons of equipment tonight, hidden under tarpaulins. Before the usual crowd labels them missiles, tanks or air defenses, here's the less exciting reality: they are pontoon bridges, intended to build a crossing over the #Euphrates in Mayadin.

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#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

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#Syria: this bomb is the only known example of an unexploded sarin munition (M4000) from the war. An Assad's warplane dropped it in April 2013 on Hajira, an area on the outskirts of S. Zeinab district (S. #Damascus) that was under Rebel control. This is the first documented use of this munition & likely a test. The attack carried out in August 2013 on E. Ghouta involved rockets instead. The M4000 sarin bomb was used years later in Lataminah & Khan Sheikhoun (March-April 2017). More on the M4000 bomb:

#Syria: this bomb is the only known example of an unexploded sarin munition (M4000) from the war. An Assad's warplane dropped it in April 2013 on Hajira, an area on the outskirts of S. Zeinab district (S. #Damascus) that was under Rebel control. This is the first documented use of this munition & likely a test. The attack carried out in August 2013 on E. Ghouta involved rockets instead. The M4000 sarin bomb was used years later in Lataminah & Khan Sheikhoun (March-April 2017). More on the M4000 bomb:

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