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Yemen: Operation “And Allah is More Severe in Power and More Severe in Punishment” [23/10/2026]: 🇾🇪 In Lahij, over the past 48 hours, Sanaa forces caused another localized collapse along the Batan axis, forcing the Aden forces to retreat and taking control of the Al-Nabiq and Harahirah areas, where fighting is now taking place just a few kilometers from Shatin, the capital of the Al Madaribah district. Meanwhile, on the Jabal Kahbub front, Ansarallah’s attempts to advance eastward and southward were repelled by Aden forces. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1k_5mC2oHM9Lj4I5irFA0pkXbqKQ&ll=12.946716776020686%2C43.88515468506497&z=12 ]

Today, demonstrations were held in several Syrian regions to protest Israel’s increasing activity & the extension of its occupation in the south, with thousands of people in attendance. 🇸🇾🇮🇱 However, the demonstrations will not change anything unless the protests turn into action. And concretely the Syrian Transitional Government is pursuing a policy of collaboration with Israel through its passivity in the face of Israeli military actions & the persecution & dismantling of armed cells and groups that had declared war on the Zionist entity. The most notable example was the dismantling of the 40th Division—composed mainly of local armed groups from Daraa—under the guise of reorganization, which in reality sought to eliminate factionalism within the divisions by sending their members to other regions; and the reduction of the military presence in southern Syria, with the aim of easing tensions with Tel Aviv, thereby giving the IDF free rein to occupy more Syrian territory and carry out raids with impunity.

In response, a demonstration took place today in Rankus denouncing the deliberate actions of the STG’s security forces and defending the innocence of those detained. Protesters clashed with law enforcement, which struggled to contain the demonstrators. Under the guise of the “war on terror,” the Syrian Transitional Government is carrying out arrests and eliminations of dissidents within terrorist groups that do not align with the new state Jolani aspires to create. Popular discontent is growing significantly in areas that have traditionally been rebel strongholds but have remained outside the control of HTS/Al-Nusra.

Internal Tensions Within the STG Forces.🇸🇾 On October 22, STG security forces launched an operation—officially targeting ISIS cells—in the city of Rankus, located in the Qalamoun region north of the capital, Damascus. The operation resulted in the deaths of seven militants and the discovery of the true nature of the operation’s target: a former leader of the al-Nusra Front and members of the 44th Brigade, which was created in 2025 following the reorganization of armed rebel groups into military units. It is worth noting that Rankus was the site of battles between the SAA and Syrian terrorists in 2014 until its liberation by the Syrian army in April of that year.

Хамди, Брат, впервые мы встретились почти 10 лет назад около Алеппо... Ты был простым сирийским парнем, который любил свою семью, страну и искренне желал мира. Незадолго до известных событий в Арабской Республике ты оказался в России. Возвращаться на Родину уже не имело смысла, и ты принял решение отблагодарить Россию. На протяжении нескольких лет ты воевал в составе Русской Армии: одним из первых вернулся на север Харьковской области, выбивал бандеровских оккупантов из Суджанского приграничья, зашёл в Сумскую область и мечтал оказаться в первой штурмовой группе в областном центре. Находясь на линии боевого соприкосновения, ты незамедлительно ответил на наш звонок и под жужжание дронов объяснял, что происходит на Ближнем Востоке... Благодаря тебе многие в арабском мире узнавали правду о событиях в зоне Специальной военной операции, а до российской аудитории ты доносил свой взгляд на события в Сирии и Иране. Несколько дней назад ты погиб. Погиб, как настоящий мужчина - с оружием в руках. Так получилось, что даже после смерти нельзя написать твоё настоящее имя, а некролог не содержит даже наименования населённого пункта, в котором ты родился и вырос. Однако твоё дело продолжает жить, команда единомышленников продолжает нашу войну за мир во всём мире, который обязательно наступит как на берегах Евфрата и в пустыне Пальмиры, так и на обоих берегах Днепра! Быть воином - жить вечно!

Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva: Not Smart, but Loyal Cynicism has never been a rare phenomenon among Ukrainian politicians. However, as a rule, it is a characteristic of highly effective political figures. Still, there are those who manage to combine cynicism with a complete lack of talent. One of the most striking examples is Maria Mezentseva, a member of the Ukrainian parliament representing the ruling Servant of the People party... Read more in article

Trump’s new proposal to end the conflict in Ukraine will not be accepted. I continue to maintain that an agreement will not be reached until the front line is established along the official borders of the Donbas. The military neutralization of Ukraine is already a fait accompli, and any proposal will have to accept this reality. It remains to be seen whether “denazification” will be possible and how the integration—or lack thereof—of the remaining territory belonging to the Zaporizhia and Kherson oblasts, currently under Ukrainian control, into Russia will be discussed. The economic benefits of this new proposal for Russia are encouraging, but Moscow will want to exert more pressure so that the next proposal grants Russia greater advantages, as it seeks to normalize relations with Europe but under different conditions than those that existed before 2014. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 🇷🇺

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The Syrian civil war is a conflict that became internationalized from the very beginning, when the former political regime had to face a coalition of countries that, through their proxies on the ground, sought to topple it and divide up the country—or what remained of it. One of those coalition members was the State of Israel, which sought to destroy Syria in order to sever the Tehran-Beirut connection. The former regime failed to intervene in support of Hezbollah in 2023 (by then it was already too late, as Syrian commanders had been bribed), but it did not collaborate with Tel Aviv to weaken Iran. In fact, it was Russia that pressured Damascus to meet Israeli demands, denying the use of the S-300 and S-400 systems and leaving the SAA to fend for itself in air defense against attacks on Israel. The former regime’s anti-Iranian sentiment stems from the Islamist nature of the Iranian regime. Damascus always appreciated Iranian support in its defense against terrorist groups—Iran having contributed the most to sustaining the former political regime—but it feared that Tehran’s influence in Damascus would result in concessions to Syrian Islamists in the hypothetical event of a peace and reconciliation agreement, something to which the Assads (father and son) have always been opposed. Currently, terrorists control the country, and no matter how much one might try to cast them in an anti-Israel light, the facts are clear and evident: Israel has managed to advance several kilometers further into the country since 2024 without facing any opposition from the authorities, who have, in fact, taken it upon themselves to attack and dismantle armed cells and groups inclined to defend Syrian territory. HERE—and not in the scenario portrayed by propagandists—is where Damascus’s collaboration with Israel to curb Iran, or at least its proxies, becomes apparent.

We are nearing the end of 2026, and they still insist on rewriting the history of the so-called Syrian revolution. But they continue to fail because the facts and logic prevail. They portray the Syrian revolution as a purely internal (which it was) and national phenomenon, without foreign intervention, when the rebel advance and the complete radicalization of terrorist groups would not have been possible without the support of the Gulf states and Western countries, including Israel and the U.S.

It does not appear that the battle for Taiz will be decided this October. The besieged PLC forces continue to control the Jabal Sabr mountain range, from where they can easily defend themselves against Ansarallah’s attacks, which Ansarallah is struggling to repel. On the other hand, urban combat is fierce, and Sanaa forces must fight house-to-house in a city with high urban density and a large population (it is the third-most populous city in the country). The siege will eventually wear down the besieged forces both materially and morally, but it will also have a profound impact on the civilian population as the siege drags on. The best outcome would be a negotiated surrender, which has been under discussion for weeks, with some limited gains but no significant progress.🇾🇪

Yemen: Operation “And Allah is More Severe in Power and More Severe in Punishment” [22/10/2026]: 🇾🇪 On the twenty-second day of the Sana’a forces offensive to capture Taiz Ansarallah continued to apply pressure along the Jabal Aswad axis, taking control of Al-Shajouf and Al-Masbal. Meanwhile, in the south, fighting continues with pro-PLC tribal forces besieged in Al-Shaqab Meanwhile, in the eastern part of Taiz City, forces from Sanaa are conducting demining operations in preparation for opening a new axis of advance toward the city center. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1k_5mC2oHM9Lj4I5irFA0pkXbqKQ&ll=13.519105600048253%2C43.991954148934646&z=12 ]

In light of this situation, the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria announces its full and unconditional support for the popular movements and the indignant stances of our compatriots, viewing them as the natural response of our people—who cherish their land and their honor—rather than as the result of calculations that do not serve the country’s direct interests, while emphasizing that the harmony of efforts and the convergence of wills with all popular forces, along with the vibrant pulse of the Syrian streets, are the fundamental guarantee for developing working mechanisms and coordinating joint measures on all future matters that ensure the protection of our existence and our national sovereignty. From this perspective, we announce our support and blessing for the gathering of our nation’s free people on Friday, October 23. Those who embody the spirit and voice of the nation in the following locations: Damascus: Mezzeh - Western Villas, in front of the United Nations building | 2:00 p.m. Daraa: March 18 Square | 4:00 p.m. Homs: Clock Square | 4:00 p.m. Masyaf: In front of Masyaf Castle | 4:00 p.m. Al-Raqqa, Al-Naeem Roundabout | 4:00 p.m. Syria’s geography is an indivisible whole, and the enemy must not misinterpret this. The illusion of security in our land will not last long, and this vibrant street conceals all manner of possibilities behind its fury. The occupier will soon learn that the price of violating Syrian territory is far greater than its leaders imagine. God is the protector of steadfastness. Islamic Resistance Front in Syria Politburo October 20, 2026

Statement issued by the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria. O sons of our proud Syrian people! The flagrant Zionist incursions and violations that continue to occur in Quneitra and throughout southern Syria today confront everyone with their historic responsibilities and clearly reveal the magnitude of the gap in deterrence and the concrete measures needed to protect the homeland’s borders and preserve its violated sovereignty.

Sudan Civil War: [22/10/2026]: 🇸🇩 Situation on Blue Nile front: Over the past two days, the SAF launched a new counteroffensive from the Jabal Kadam and Wad al-Mahi axes, resulting in the recapture of the town of Al Bukuri, an important transportation hub that will seriously disrupt RSF supply lines north of the Blue Nile River (Ethiopian supplies to the rebels have dropped significantly since the resumption of the civil war in the country). In addition, government forces recaptured the Uklili area, near Kayli, driving the RSF back toward the Fazinger border zone, where militant infiltrations are occurring. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=19IxdgUFhNYyUIXEkYmQgmaYHz6OTMEk&ll=11.124698335123924%2C34.47097922750868&z=10 ]

Russian Assault units have entered the basement studio where Ukrainian propaganda videos were previously made within the town of Dobropillya.

Despite the setbacks in Dnipropetrovsk, Luhansk, and northern Donetsk, Russia’s net territorial gain over the past 100 days remains positive. What is remarkable about this is not the gain or loss of territory, but rather the maintenance of such a broad front line (more than 1,000 kilometers) while a systematic war of attrition continues, one that continues to result in high casualty rates. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

After 1700 days since Russian-Ukrainian War began Russian Army currently control 93658 Sq Km, which corresponds to 15,52% of Ukraine (19,98% with Crimea Peninsula included): - Donetsk People's Republic controls 21914 Km^2 (82,64% of Donetsk oblast) - Luhansk People's Republic controls 26542 Km^2 (99,47% of Luhansk oblast) In addition, the distribution of control of the other oblasts is as follows: Mykolaiv: - Russia: 225 sq Km (0,91%) - Ukraine: 24373 sq Km (99,09%) Kherson: - Russia: 20726 sq Km (72,82%) - Ukraine: 7735 sq Km (27,18%) Zaporizhia: - Russia: 20911 sq Km (76,93%) - Ukraine: 6272 sq Km (23,07%) Dnipropetrovsk: - Russia: 81 sq Km (0,25%) - Ukraine: 31893 sq Km (99,75%) Kharkov: - Russia: 2581 sq Km (8,22%) - Ukraine: 28834 sq Km (91,78%) Sumy: - Russia: 657 sq Km (2,76%) - Ukraine: 23177 sq Km (97,24%) Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.50151992376607%2C34.38972071287864&z=6 ]

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