The chairman of Turkish Nationalist Movement Party Devlet Bahceli:

Assad ignored Türkiye’s outreach and opposed its fight against terrorism, leaving Syria in a fragile state.

It’s not too late; dialogue with Türkiye would benefit Assad.

He should engage unconditionally, as Türkiye has no territorial ambitions.

Appeal from Humanitarian Action (HAC):

Assad regime and Russian allies have escalated attacks on hospitals and civilians in northwest Syria.

❝ Airstrikes on Idlib University Hospital and Ibn Sina Children’s Hospital are clear violations of international law and human rights. ❞

HAC calls for urgent international action to protect civilians and ensure accountability.

#BREAKING Russia appears to be evacuating its naval assets from Syria’s Tartus port, a strategic military base on the Mediterranean.

On December 2, 2024, the Russian auxiliary ship Yelnya left Tartus, with reports of two frigates, an auxiliary, and a submarine also departing.

Tartus, a key Russian naval base since 1971, was expanded during the Syrian Civil War and after the 2022 Ukraine invasion to deter NATO and support Black Sea operations.

Source: CovertShores

NEW MAP: Syrian opposition forces advance in Hama after capturing all of Idlib, western Aleppo, and Aleppo city.

Operations forces intensify assaults on the North Hama Front.

Liberation process of Tal Rifaat by Syrian rebels, filmed by Clash Report correspondent.

Drones in Syria: Falcon (Shaheen) Brigade of Syrian rebels shows drone preparation, operator training, and attacks conducted on Assad regime forces.

Syrian rebel Commander Lt. Col. Hassan Abdel Ghani:

Our forces advance on multiple fronts near Hama amid major regime collapses.

Over 50 Assad regime forces were killed as Syrian rebels captured Soran, Taibat al-Imam, Halfaya, and Maardas in Hama countryside last night.

Ukraine may need $126 billion in military aid for 2025, exceeding Russia’s defense budget, to counter Russia’s rapidly funded army, per WSJ citing a Ukrainian official.

Syrian rebels ask a captured Assad regime soldier: “Messi or Ronaldo?”

- The greatest?
+ Cristiano.
- And Messi?
+ To hell.

Syrian rebel command in Aleppo has issued an official announcement to individuals defecting from the Assad regime, including military, police, and intelligence personnel.

The initiative allows defectors to formally secure their legal rights and avoid prosecution.

Russian Shahed drone destroyed by Ukrainian air defense.

Footage from the battle in Qalat al Mudiq between rebels and Assad regime forces.

NEW: China's Ministry of Commerce has banned the export of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key high-tech materials used in military products to the US.

The ban was imposed in response to export restrictions imposed by the US on Chinese companies related to semiconductors.

Source: AP

A Russian unit consisting of one BMP IFV and a bicycle roaming around the countryside, being observed by their comrades who are quite amused.

"Ukrainians will be shocked by this. They won’t know what to do."

Shaheen brigades of Syrian rebels targeted senior Assad regime officers with kamikaze drones while they were having a meeting in Hama.

American A-10 aircraft are providing close air support against Iranian militias in the villages of Deir ez-Zor, supporting PKK/YPG terrorists.

Sudanese MFA:

Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo called Foreign Minister Ali Yousef to apologize on behalf of his country regarding Colombian nationals fighting in the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law in the country.

President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he will rebuild a free country and clear out pro North Korea elements through martial law.

Somali Violence Report (Sept-Dec 2024):

🔴 71 civilians killed.
• Al Shabaab: 35
• Clan Militia: 20
• Others: 10
• Somali Forces: 6

Clan militias remain a major threat, fueling land, water, and grazing disputes, disrupting livelihoods, and challenging state authority.

📍Details on violence hotspots and challenges in Somalia.