Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, have begun operations in Idlib providence. About 3 million people there, many displaced from other parts of Syria by the war. Weirdly, this isn't a surprise. They basically announced it, on Twitter and elsewhere. But in an odd way. 1/x
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Idlib is last main non-jihadist rebel stronghold. Expect a massacre, possibly including chemical weapons, as the regime seeks to break the rebels' will. US might respond with airstrikes, but they will surely be limited. And the info war element will keep playing out online. (END)
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