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2014-10-25 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

ISIS attempts to cut off Kobane from Turkey.

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Posted by Besoeker 2014-10-25 10:26|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 Yes, dated mid-Oct, but contains some good photos and as the TW indicates, Kobane is still relevant to the ISIS strategic mission.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-10-25 12:10|| 2014-10-25 12:10|| Front Page Top

#2 If you could expand a bit on your thinking, Besoeker? Thanks in advance!

Posted by trailing wife 2014-10-25 14:48|| 2014-10-25 14:48|| Front Page Top

#3 Taking Kobane would mean gaining a direct line of access between it and Aleppo. It's also one of the last areas in northern Syria that IS doesn't control.

It also isolates the Syrian Kurds from Turkey. so it's not only the IS that benefits by the area being taken.

Posted by Pappy 2014-10-25 16:05|| 2014-10-25 16:05|| Front Page Top

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