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Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations
IS claimed responsibility for multiple attacks killing Syrian army and security personnel in Raqqa and Mayadin as it urges intensified operations against the government.
- On Feb 21, the Islamic State group released an audio statement by Abu Hudhayfa al-Ansari urging attacks on Syria's government and army and declaring a new phase of operations.
- Abu Hudhayfa al-Ansari framed the new Syrian government as allied with the US-led global coalition against IS, citing Syria's move from 'Iranian occupation to Turkish-American occupation' after joining the coalition last year.
- In Mayadin and Raqqa, IS said it used a pistol to target an individual in Mayadin and machine guns against two Syrian army personnel in Raqqa, shortly after claiming two alleged army deaths there.
- Syria's Defence Ministry reported a soldier and civilian were killed on Saturday by unknown assailants, while supporters on social media and Telegram channels backing IS urged intensified attacks.
- Analysts note IS is shifting focus back to Syria, with Cagatay Cebe saying, `'After its last territorial losses in 2019, the organisation preferred to keep its presence in this country low-profile, focusing on strengthening its branches in different continents,'` Middle East Eye reports.
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The new Syrian government comes from an Al Qaeda offshoot. The leadership of the Islamic State is now calling on its scattered members in Syria to fight the rulers in Damascus. It is the first news of jihadists in two years.
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C 21%
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