NOVANEWS
DAYR EL-ZOR:
This archival photo shows how ISIS crucifies its victims for crimes as lowly and vague as apostasy, insulting the Messenger, or even displays of disgust with Wahhabism
Subaykhaan Village, Al-Duwayr, Al-Kishikiyya: A large demonstration against ISIS erupted yesterday in these three towns in the areas of Al-Mayadeen and Al-Bukamaal. This occured after ISIS executed 6 men belonging to the large Shu’aytaat tribe and hanging their bodies publicly from posts. The Shu’aytaat tribe violently reacted to an attempted abduction of 20+ women who were to be used as sex slaves by the cannibals. This was ISIS’s revenge. We reported this incident to our readers some days ago.
Huwayjat Sakr: Confirmed 11 ISIS hyenas killed in attacks by SAA 2 days ago. 1 Egyptian and 1 Jordanian identified among the dead.
Al-Bu-‘Umar: An armored car and 2 pickups with 23mm cannons were rendered into molecules on December 24, 2014 by SAAF. Arriving SAA reconnoitred and assessed the scene. 3 cannons were recovered from the burning mess. 9 cars were also destroyed with burning carcasses littering the countryside in this town on the right bank of the Euphrates.
Al-Jafra Village: The SAA has reportedly destroyed an American Hummer with 4 rodents inside. My. My. How did they get that Hummer. I know, they got it from the Iraqi Army. Right?
AL-HASAKA:
Abu Qasaayib: The PDFs have established unchallenged control over this town 45kms south of the city of Qaamishli.
Tal Ghazaal: Ditto.
Al-Shidaada, ‘Ukaazh, Tal-Humays: Fighting with no details other than weapons and ammo destroyed and a vehicle up in flames.
NEWS AND REPORTS:
Radioyaran puts together this tongue-in-cheek analysis of moderate “rebels”:
http://radioyaran.com/2014/12/25/the-honest-definition-of-moderate-syrian-rebels/
Arklight sends this fascinating look into the demented ape brain. Why are the Saudis trying to bring oil prices down to rock bottom? Is the desire to crush Iran so great in their simian minds that it’s worth taking down their whole operation?
http://www.presstv.com/detail/2014/12/25/391812/saudi-arabia-declares-huge-budget-deficit/
Vlad, ever the chessmaster and spymaster, uses his opponents force to his advantage.