Last year Russia brokered a series of cease-fires, or “de-escalation zones,” in Syria, including one with the United States covering the southwest corner of the country. The Kremlin claimed its aim was to wind down the country’s civil war and lay the groundwork for a peace deal between...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Syrian regime forces backed Russian jets have stepped up its aerial campaign stormed northern provinces of Idlib and Hama as rebels’ counter attack  inflicted heavy losses among army ranks, local activists said on Friday.  The move followed rapid gains by...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 180 Syria troops and militiamen were killed in five weeks  as the regime backed by Russia air force is pushing to take major rebel stronghold in Idlib and Hama provinces, according to activists. At least 75 regime troops were killed on Thursday when...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- At least 75 regime troops were killed when rebels launched a counterattack against regime forces and their allies in Idlib province on Thursday, local reporter said. Rebels said they had captured some 15 villages and seized 60 government fighters, but military source...