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Military Situation on the Syrian-Turkish Border: September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

This map represents the military situation at the Syrian-Turkish border as of Sept. 11, 2015. Particular attention is paid to border crossings, many of which are now closed or highly restricted and under the control of a variety of groups including the Syrian regime, ISIS, Kurds, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, and Syrian rebels.

Control of Terrain in Syria: September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

ISW has modified its Control of Terrain in Syria map to order to highlight the terrain which is assessed to be under the predominant control of Lebanese Hezbollah rather than the Syrian regime. Hezbollah seized the town of Qusayr southwest of Homs City in an offensive over April to June 2013 which marked its first overt intervention into the Syrian Civil War.

Control of Terrain in Syria: September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

ISW has modified its Control of Terrain in Syria map to order to highlight the terrain which is assessed to be under the predominant control of Lebanese Hezbollah rather than the Syrian regime. Hezbollah seized the town of Qusayr southwest of Homs City in an offensive over April to June 2013 which marked its first overt intervention into the Syrian Civil War.

Posture of Syrian Regime and Allies: September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 - Chris Kozak

Is Bashar al-Assad losing the Syrian Civil War? Given recent reports of direct Russian military support for the Syrian regime as well as continued increases in the assistance provided by Iran and its proxies, this map details the known or assessed locations where Russia, Iran, and Iranian proxies have established headquarters or staging areas in support of the Syrian regime.

Posture of Syrian Regime and Allies: September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 - Chris Kozak

Is Bashar al-Assad losing the Syrian Civil War? Given recent reports of direct Russian military support for the Syrian regime as well as continued increases in the assistance provided by Iran and its proxies, this map details the known or assessed locations where Russia, Iran, and Iranian proxies have established headquarters or staging areas in support of the Syrian regime.

Military Situation on the Syrian-Turkish Border: September 14, 2015

September 11, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

This map represents the military situation at the Syrian-Turkish border as of Sept. 11, 2015. Particular attention is paid to border crossings, many of which are now closed or highly restricted and under the control of a variety of groups including the Syrian regime, ISIS, Kurds, the Al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, and Syrian rebels.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: September 11, 2015

September 11, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

The Iraq Control of Terrain map depicts the control exerted by armed actors in Iraq over urban and populated areas. “Control” is defined as “an area in which a military actor exerts physical/psychological pressure to assure that individuals or groups within the area respond as directed.” Control also requires a military command to maintain physical influence over a specified area in order to prevent its use by an enemy. The control zones depicted demonstrate where groups in Iraq are capable of repelling enemy forces.

Control of Terrain in Iraq: September 11, 2015

September 11, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War

The Iraq Control of Terrain map depicts the control exerted by armed actors in Iraq in populated areas. Control requires a military command to maintain influence over an area in order to prevent its use by an enemy. The control zones depicted demonstrate where groups in Iraq are capable of repelling enemy forces.

Iraq Situation Report: September 9 - 10, 2015

September 10, 2015 - Sinan Adnan

PM Haidar al-Abadi continues to take actions to ensure that the government implements his reform agenda.

Iraq Situation Report: September 9 - 10, 2015

September 10, 2015 - Sinan Adnan

PM Haidar al-Abadi continues to take actions to ensure that the government implements his reform agenda.

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