Iraq Situation Report: February 20-23, 2015
February 24, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Security forces have reportedly cleared “most” of al-Baghdadi sub-district and are preparing operations in Salah ad-Din to recapture Tikrit.
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Publications
Iraq Situation Report: February 19-20, 2015
February 20, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
The ISF and Shi’a religious establishment responded to calls from security forces and tribal leaders in Baghdadi to reinforce them and break the ISIS siege of the town, which falls just outside of al-Asad airbase west of Hit.
Ukraine Crisis Update: February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in Minsk, Belarus on February 12, while the Russian-backed separatist forces had nearly encircled the key city of Debaltseve.
ISIS Global INTSUM
February 19, 2015 - Harleen Gambhir
The purpose of this intelligence summary is to document and assess the significance of open source reports regarding ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) activity outside of Iraq and Syria (ISIS Abroad).
Iraq Situation Report: February 17-18, 2015
February 18, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
ISIS continues its offensive in Anbar near the al-Asad Airbase.
Syria Situation Report: February 10-17, 2015
February 18, 2015 - Chris Kozak
Iran Raises its Posture in Southern Syria: IRGC Quds Force commander General Qassem Suleimani’s appearance along regime frontlines validates reports of Iranian command-and-control over the ongoing offensive in Dera’a Province.
Iraq Situation Report: February 14-16, 2015
February 16, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Shi’a militias unresponsive to direction by the Iraqi state are undermining the authority of PM Abadi and might be threatening the political process in Iraq.
Iraq Situation Report: February 12-13, 2015
February 13, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
ISIS has launched major attacks in Anbar, Salah ad Din, and Ninewa over the last two days.
Ukraine Situation Report: February 13, 2015
February 13, 2015 - Hugo Spaulding
Ukrainian and separatist forces launched surprise offensives to gain new terrain and optimize their negotiating positions ahead of peace talks in Minsk, Belarus on February 11.
Iraq Situation Report: February 10-11, 2015
February 11, 2015 - Institute for the Study of War
Iranian-backed militias expanded their operations into northern Iraq where they have not previously operated.