A mass grave was discovered near Sinjar, Iraq, containing the remains of elderly Yazidi women murdered by the Islamic State (IS), considered 'useless' by the terrorists. Sinjar, previously under IS control since 2014, was retaken by Kurdish fighters, Yazidis, and US air support on November 13, coinciding with the Paris attacks. The liberation is strategic for disrupting IS's supply routes. Despite the city's destruction and the presence of explosives, Yazidis are returning. Identity cards of IS recruits were found and will be shared with intelligence services. The article also recounts the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by IS, which prompted US intervention.

A mass grave was discovered near Sinjar, Iraq, containing the remains of elderly Yazidi women murdered by the Islamic State (IS), considered 'useless' by the terrorists. Sinjar, previously under IS control since 2014, was retaken by Kurdish fighters, Yazidis, and US air support on November 13, coinciding with the Paris attacks. The liberation is strategic for disrupting IS's supply routes. Despite the city's destruction and the presence of explosives, Yazidis are returning. Identity cards of IS recruits were found and will be shared with intelligence services. The article also recounts the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by IS, which prompted US intervention.

A mass grave was discovered near Sinjar, Iraq, containing the remains of elderly Yazidi women murdered by the Islamic State (IS), considered 'useless' by the terrorists. Sinjar, previously under IS control since 2014, was retaken by Kurdish fighters, Yazidis, and US air support on November 13, coinciding with the Paris attacks. The liberation is strategic for disrupting IS's supply routes. Despite the city's destruction and the presence of explosives, Yazidis are returning. Identity cards of IS recruits were found and will be shared with intelligence services. The article also recounts the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by IS, which prompted US intervention.

The Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Northern Iraq, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, have effectively used the German Milan anti-tank missile to combat the Islamic State (IS), significantly impacting the conflict in their favor. The Milan has been crucial in stopping suicide vehicle attacks by IS, saving countless lives and preventing the group's expansion. The Peshmerga have been trained by German officers in handling the missile systems, which have been instrumental in the fight against IS, including halting their advance and contributing to the potential for a successful offensive against the terrorist group. The article also touches on the broader military context, including the role of the Iraqi army and international coalition efforts.

The Syrian Army has intensified its military operations in Aleppo, particularly targeting the Salaheddiin neighborhood. The city, which is Syria's largest and a key commercial hub, has seen an increase in conflict as government forces have been preparing for an assault. While opposition forces claim to have repelled part of the attack, causing casualties and tank losses to the army, these reports are unverified. The escalation follows international concerns about the potential human cost of the conflict in Aleppo, which had been relatively calm during the early stages of the Syrian uprising that began in March 2011.