Syria – Rebels lose central Aleppo

laaska News August  9, 2011

Syria’s government troops have entered the center of Aleppo, the country’s largest city and commercial hub.
They are now conducting a clean-up operation which can take a couple of days due to the city’s dense and tangled architecture.

Political resolution on the crisis in Syria is impossible – Interview (VOR to Commander of FSA)

Yelena Suponina

 

Photo: AFP

The Voice of Russia Radio Company has managed to reach the commander of the Free Syrian Army Riad al-Asaad and get an exclusive interview about the course of military operations.

The colonel has been in Turkey since he deserted from the Syrian army in the summer of 2011. He says that the fight for Syria is continuing, and the statements about Al-Qaeda terrorists inside the Free Syrian Army are made up.

Russia denies warships heading for Syria

Russian warships can dock in Syria for resupply – Ministry of Defense

Russia denies warships heading for Syria

RIA Novosti

Russia’s Defence Ministry has denied reports that large landing ships of the Northern Fleet carrying marines had planned to visit Syria’s Tartus port.

Churkin: vote on Syrian issue contrary to UN Charter

Laaska News  August 4,  2012

By:VOR

Photo:EPA

The initiators of the vote on the Syrian issue at the UN General Assembly blatantly disregarded the UN Charter, said Russia’s permanent UN representative Vitaly Churkin, speaking to reporters Friday.

Syrian Crisis – “Human rights in Syria violated by both sides” – Russia’s Deputy FM

Aug 2, 2012

Russia’s deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov believes that human rights are violated by both sides in the Syrian conflict and this is something Western and Arab politicians should realize full well.

Syrian troops capture 4 field commanders

Laaska News  July  30, 2012
By VOR.

Syrian troops have driven out the terrorists and mercenaries from the region of Salaheddin in the Syrian city Aleppo. According to news being broadcast by the SANA news agency, on Sunday Syrian troops were mounting surgical strikes on terrorist hideouts and rebel positions in an effort to avoid damage and casualties.

Syria News – Syrian army closing in on Salaheddin

Laaska News  July 30,  2012

By VOR

Special units of the Syrian army closed the circle they have established around the area of Salaheddin where terrorists have created a base being used to penetrate into the city of Aleppo.
Most people in area, more than 300,000 people, have fled their homes and moved to safer quarters or left the city entirely.

News from Rebels – Syrian checkpoint controlled by rebels

Laaska News  July  30,  2012

Rebels in Syria have taken control of a checkpoint in Salama, a northern town on the border with Turkey.

Salama is about 65 kilometers north of Aleppo, where a fierce battle between the government forces and rebels continues.

Ban Ki-moon urges end to Syria ‘slaughter’

Laaska News July  26,  2012

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has urged world leaders to act to halt the “slaughter” in Syria, as thousands of troops reportedly move on the city of Aleppo.
“I make a plea to the world – do not delay… Act now to stop the slaughter…,” Mr Ban said.

Russia prepared to send observers to Syria

Laaska News  July  26,  2012

According to Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin, the Russian Foreign Ministry has acted on orders from President Vladimir Putin to inform the UN Security Council that Russia is prepared to send up to 30 military observers to Syria.