That the SAA has suffered setbacks is clear. Iran and Hezbollah too.
I’m most interested in what Assad does. The last time almost everyone expected him to fold over quickly, run away or be overthrown in a coup. But he stayed the course and emerged on top. And earned the grudging respect of allies and even enemies.
For now the fog of war and a lot of (what feels like) deliberate misinformation are making for very speculative reading.
So once more Assad will be tested to the limit.
By the way how reliable is this Ragip Soylu guy? He seems to have very precise information, all best conveniently favouring the rebels.