Russia Pulls Out of Port as Israel Sinks Syrian Navy

As the Israeli Defense Force conducted air strikes on Syrian ports, sinking the remnants of Assad's Navy, the Russia military looks postured to exit the country if conditions on the ground demand it.
Meanwhile, the situation on the ground after HTS's ouster of Assad is precarious, with various factions around the country vying for power in a fragile post-dictatorship environment.
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For those who don't remember, this is what a news broadcast used to be like. Not two minute overview and then some "expert" brought in to tell us how it makes them feel.

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You beat me to it!

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Obama's corruption destroyed much of this Christian Nation's value's

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women in news was an error

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@AS-np3yq Too late, to protest for that since 1969😐

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I have no idea of what your opinion is as you just gave facts and didn't express it. That's awesome, no mainstream news is able to do that anymore, great work!

[@Derzull2468]

@ThinkAboutIt1703 That's the thumbnail, not the title and I hadn't seen it. But fair point. The video itself is impeccable though.

[@dragineeztoo61]

Although I do agree, it's not our fight. Get out soldiers out. They're not even tactically significant and can do nothing but be a tripwire to an expansion of our involvement. I wish the Kurds the best and hope they can be part of prosperous future Syria. But that seems a forlorn hope. I have no idea what it will take for people to stop hating each other. Actually - I do. But Christianity has already been tossed aside in that region.

[@Polit_Burro]

Obviously, you were not paying attention when he referred to the government as a "regime".

[@JZsBFF]

It feels like the man has done debriefs before.

[@Derzull2468]

@@Polit_Burro "Regime" is synonymous with "government" with a hint of authoritarianism. Nothing wrong at all with his usage of the word. It's factual, not an opinion.

[@davidsaviano9012]

Love your "just facts" approach to clarifying these situations, Ward. Thanks!!

[@CommeradeZhukov]

Agreed, I hate it when they have some "expert" try to put their own spin on how they interpret an event to justify certain entities to be good, bad, dumb etc. in order to influence the way people think.

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For a guy raised on the Huntley-Brinkley Report, this was both current events AND a blast from the past 😊

[@timbob1627]

Just facts, please tell me your being sarcastic right,the guy has an American accent, chemical weapons stockpile, where have we heard that before,,a million plus dead civilians later....

[@MrChkA]

@@timbob1627 Also, he is wrong about the yellow territory. The yellow Blob on the Iraqi border are american troops and american aligned militias. He really should have known this. There was an incident a few months ago, where 3 americans were injured or killed. Also, the Pentagon confirmed bombing runs to protect Amercian Assets/Forces about a week ago. I believe that was to protect the yellow bubble to the right.

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We’ve finally got a news channel, excellent presentation.

[@TTKDMS]

Meanwhile in the backroom: "Let us keep our bases!" ok no problem, give us Assad. "But we can shower you with oil and rubles" No, Assad would be good enough.

[@stevetaylor8298]

Thank you Ward for NOT adjusting the microphone ever five seconds and or waving your hands around. At last a presenter who is professional and concise.

[@charlesgerber7485]

😢😮

[@Yarmox]

The announcer sounds like AI.

[@johnkling3537]

What a mess. Thank you for the briefing 🧐

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@ just to watch you head swivel off and the world to see the judgmental troll that you have become. Clean up your act.

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Very professional, fact based analysis of the current situation. Delivered clearly and objectively.

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Bs propoganda ! For us murderers !

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[@mrgone658]

"...a recipe for chaos." Well said.

[@JZsBFF]

That kitchen formula is a classic since the Brits deserted the Middle East in the 50s. That's what colonialist empires do: making a mess coming in, leaving one when going out.

[@weofnjieofing]

Hard to stay impartial given the many interest groups involved in this conflict. Ward, you’re doing a great job and hopefully be the standard for future journalism

[@jasonhaynes2952]

I just can't see how Syria as an independent nation can ever assemble a stable and conflict free government of the people. There's too many factions at play here, and there's so much distrust that when anyone comes to power, the others are instinctively going to object and "fight". I'm no expert or scholar, but I'm starting to think Syria's only outcomes are it either breaks up and get's absorbed into other neighboring countries, or another brutal dictator takes over and instills order by brute force. Perhaps the dissolution path would be the least violent. Again, I'm no expert, so don't beat me up here if I'm not making sense.

[@martydibergi5228]

sadly, there is no journalism, laughed in most of the world. I am an old guy and that’s my two cents.

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@@jasonhaynes2952 There once was a place with 13 colonies with different beliefs, customs, people and ideas. They all managed to expand it to 50 places with different cultures, governments and ideas.

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Yes it is! Trusted content for sure. I have been hoping he would start reporting on that area of the world!

[@MrChkA]

Really? The yellow bubble on the Iraqi Border was ISIS-related? Check that again! Some Stars and Stripes might come up.

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We know 😂

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This guy knows what he's doing.

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White boy did you also fact checked the fact that your country the white supremacist aka fascist country has been supporting and funding ISIS and Al Qaeda fighters since 2011?

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IC was the best rate in the Navy! I did 8 years as a submarine IC'man from 87-94.

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[@NPNGxD3ATH]

Great journalism again Ward, thank you.

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Isrral does the dirty work While us think it is strong, But demcoarts are weak spine

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Well, that was refreshing, actual news service. Subbed.

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Same here. Too much clutter around.

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Great summary. Concise and informative as usual.

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shame USA ,ISRAEL..TURKEY SUPORTED ISIS TERORIST ,,NOW WE KNOW THAT AL 3 COUNTRY ARE TERORIST COUNTRY

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Water continues to flow downhill. Your analysis is greatly appreciated.

[@bakkerem1967]

Thanks for the update !

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As others have already said, this facts-only and precise characterization of an otherwise complex situation is outstanding. Just imagine how much time one would have to spend on regular media to get this full picture, yikes. In addition, the pictures and footage are always some of the best. Brilliant reporting, just brilliant. Thank you

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Thanks

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Great episode. Perfect length. Lov d the “Who, What, When, Where” format.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

If we could just figure out the “Why” of war, there would be no more hunger, poverty, homelessness, etc…..The Trillions spent on war could be spent on living our lives ‘normally’ without the fear of the human race being annihilated. ‘Suppose They Gave A War And Nobody Came’. Great movie title from 1970.

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Many comments express appreciation for your factual reporting. All are well-deserved. Thank you for your service! Edit: These actually feel more like an intelligence briefing than a news update.

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Thank you for the timely, professional, informative and well presented update.

[@CharlesCribbs]

A day late.

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Thanks!

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Thanks Mr. Carroll, for your unbiased reports.

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Thank You Commander.👍👍🇺🇸

[@Mvcrash]

Thanks for the Intel. Always informative.

[@muricans4ukraine]

Wonderful to get informed updates like this. Thanks again, Ward.

[@UltraMagaFan2]

Other than “oH No RuSSiA BaD” give me a valid reason why I should support Ukraine. Last time I checked it was a very corrupt war mongering country, but I could be wrong.

[@UltraMagaFan2]

American here. I do not support Ukraine. And I never will support Ukraine. That country is just as corrupt as Russia. If you’re Ukrainian up yours. 🖕

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Great update Ward , Straight to the point as always !

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I enjoy your writing style. I would like to write this way myself. there is something about the journalist reading his / her own writing that makes the report easier and interesting to hear and process. thank you for your work, Ward.

[@trj1442]

Another excellent episode.Thanks for the update Ward.

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WOW, an actual report . Thanks we'll be watching .

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Thank you Ward for another excellent update. Your insight is always gratefully received.

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Thank you for all the work, keeping us informed, Ward!

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Clear, concise, and informative. Fantastic!

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Ward, outstanding summary. Well delivered and accurate. FactsandTruthDOMatter

[@marvinacklin792]

This is a good straight presentation

[@Miner-dyne]

Good update. Thanks!

[@johnkerr4699]

Bravo! As a former resident of the Middle East, I appreciate the facts served straight up with no BS.

[@czgunner]

Thank you for making concise, clear, to-the-point, videos.

[@ericfielding2540]

Another great update about a fast-changing situation from Ward.

[@spamfilter32]

"Turkey-backed Syrian National Army" is a funny way to say "Turkish Army."

[@-.-..._...-.-]

That is only used to attack Kurds

[@4dzxk332]

American backed israelo genocidal army is a funny way of saying American Army.

[@bigbigmurphy]

@@-.-..._...-.- If they talk like Turk, walk like Turk, armed like Turk, supported by mroe Turks.............. nah, those are Syria National Army. 🤔

[@tonisalhodeen6180]

All those lands belong to turkey including isreal

[@ATBatmanMALS31]

​@@tonisalhodeen6180good English words lol

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Just subscribed. I'm with all the comments below. Keep it up. We all are desperate for this kind of news. Thanks

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I appreciate all you do, Ward. Your channel has quickly become my sole source of international military current events news. I appreciate everything you do and the quality of the guests you have on.

[@jswift4163]

Facts with no evident bias; how refreshing.

[@darrencorrigan8505]

Thanks, Ward.

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Thanks for the situation report Ward. Get more pertinent info from you than the msm any day. 🇺🇲😎👍🇺🇲

[@newsflash7970]

this video should be on the national news! clear, concise with facts... thank-you!

[@thebrowns5337]

The main stream media is owned by very rich people that sometimes control government and other times do government bidding. Anyone that looks at or listened to mainstream news outlets is just a brain dead political pawn.

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I’m more hopeful about this. The HTS have left most of the administrative arms of the Syrian government in place so day to day life can continue, but also they have opened up Assad’s horrific prisons and torture chambers to highlight the atrocities if the former regime. So it’s very different to what happened in Iraq or Libya. I hope the Syrians can work together.

[@ehsnils]

Definitely worth to hope. "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst". It's right now a quite chaotic situation there and there are many factions trying to get their piece of the cake or at least increasing their buffer zones. Best would be to avoid getting your own fingers dirty there and just wait and see before striking any deals.

[@mitchyoung93]

@GraemeCampbellMusic The 'White Helmets' didn't find the non-existent 'secret cells' in the Sendaya prison.

[@Paul-km9ox]

lol complete bs, hts is isis, has roots in al nusra front who joined isis later on, they've started mass execution of Christians and alawites, syria will become libya and iraq

[@treefrog1956]

It's no different to Iraq and Libya. The USA caused all these disasters.

[@MartinvonTours11.11]

HTS is known for beheading people, especially those of other faiths and stewing the heads of the beheaded. HTS is a terrorist- Al Qaida. Al-Julani has a $10 million bounty on his head from the US State Department. These were the people who were hired by the CIA to bring down the twin towers. This is bad news for Syria, especially for the Christians. But you rejoice in the murdering and displacement of one of the oldest Christian communities. St. Paul was baptized in Damascus.

[@drqwyxz3588]

this is how reporting should be done 👍

[@andrejsmith]

Great episode. many of the comments below note how your presentation reminds us of old world news broadcasts. Keep it up!

[@Homoprimatesapiens]

Thankyou so much Ward Carroll your update is clear, to the point and comprehensive without bias and manipulation. 👌👍👍

[@4wazza]

Notice the yellow isis surrounding us base at al tanf

[@richh650]

This was a great concise provided newscast! Most other journalism has completely died away in a very purposeful manner.

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Thank you sir for your great Intel reports.

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[@richardburgess8657]

“A recipe for chaos… “. Well said. 👍😎

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Thanks for the straightforward news report, Ward.

[@williamsalin3509]

Thanks for your straight honest analogies always! From a old Navy carrier AZ-2

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Thanks, AZ2!

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Thank you, Mr. Carroll, for your service and for providing this news. I am happy to subscribe. Best Wishes.

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Thanks Ward..I update the family/friends on your news as received. Dont hear anything on the networks. Guess the anchors are too busy coloring their hair..lol.

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Short, concise, just the important bits, no choosing sides. Thank you, Ward, for your coverage.

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Another fine episode sir always informative thank you

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First time I have viewed your videos. Immediately hit the subscribe button. What a great breath of fresh air to get some unbiased news! Thank you!

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Very objective analysis, more professional than 90% of our media.

[@michaelgillett9084]

Thanks, Ward! I appreciate your updates/videos. I learn more here than most places. Go Navy, Beat Army! -Ret Navy

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Info packed. Thanks Ward. Always good to see the AEGIS system working as intended.

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Thank you Ward🇺🇸 Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@ronwalsh]

As a former Intel guy, I love briefs like this. Tells me what I need to know and move on. Thanks Mooch. Semper Fi.

[@kidsteach938]

I'd bet you know a guy who knows a guy...But then you'd have to kill me, right?

[@RobWhittlestone]

Good update, Ward. All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@wsteele5864]

Just the facts, succinct and articulate.

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Dear Mr. Carrol, nice video. No BS, no fluff, just facts as you know them. Detail rich, yet brief and concise. Liked and subscribed. Thank you, sir. Cheers, D.

[@machinech183]

Your concise update with just the relevant facts is very deeply appreciated. Refreshing to say the least.

[@amjonesbones]

Ward, I always learn and improve my SA after a few minutes with you! Thank you.

[@cantrell0817]

I won't be surprised to see the Kurds try to establish their own country. The complicated part is dealing with Turkey and Iraq. It's a crazy place

[@adamscott7354]

Yeah long since due no doubt, question is though will it be run like, or as a communist country? That might end being back to 50 years back Cold War flare ups square one possibility

[@stephendoing2253]

Thanks for your service! Great info! Thanks Ward!

[@rocket3man]

Game not over by a long way yet!

[@flparkermdpc]

Just started.

[@thinkingoutloud6741]

Thank you for another great report.

[@Latif.Kakule]

excellent reporting sir. This is how news should be

[@paulhathaway6292]

Superb analysis Ward.

[@futsk01]

I like how Israel invading a foreign country is not an issue for anyone at all anymore. It just happens now.

[@DB-rd6uy]

Rules have changed do unto others before they do unto you.

[@DaleTimms]

Thank you Sir for your service and updates. US Navy retired

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Thx for another informative video. You are one of the few I can reliably trust.

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First time I’m seeing this channel. I’ll subscribe. Thank you for your effort and service.

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Great Vid. Thank you for the update!!

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Good intel update, Mooch. Happy holidays! 🐻🇺🇲🇮🇱

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❤

[@elifrancis1093]

Great content, as usual, very informative and relevant. Thank you for making your news and analysis videos.

[@olah22]

In ww2 British destroyed French naval Assets after french was defeated by German..

[@TheBarbahaba]

they first asked them to give up the vessels and when the french officers did not comply the british attacked and sunk those ships

[@altratronic]

2:11 Small correction: Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, not 2012.

[@adamscott7354]

Semi pre invaded though, they’ve been setting that one up for decades before

[@Airsally]

Thanks for your efforts in reporting these facts to us.

[@htssoutboardsboatstrains9784]

So give the Kurds their own nation in that "green" area already under their control. Solves two big issues, the Kurds need for a home land, and a US alternative to Turkey for military bases

[@blacklupos]

The Turks won't allow it. They hate the Kurds

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

That's opening up a can of worms.

[@ozymandias1192]

Turkey would never allow that, neither would the dozens Islamist groups that hate the Kurds

[@blacklupos]

@@htssoutboardsboatstrains9784 The Turkish Islamist regime will never allow the Kurds to have a country

[@jaybee9269]

Free Kurdistan!

[@cobra5087]

Thanks for the facts Mooch! As always keep up the great work!

[@SquidInc2776]

Ward, I’ve heard several other former military commentators who’ve said that the “yellow area” south west of Damascus is US controlled, while a very small enclave of Isis remains on the border of Iraq.

[@SquidInc2776]

I meant to add: who is correct?

[@togowack]

If you consider the whole world outside the US to be a third world country where borders don't exist, it makes more sense. Random boats here, random tanks there, wars like the Ukraine war are always ongoing everywhere.

[@dertythegrower]

"Shell and Burisma's new owners have entered the chat...."

[@pieter-bashoogsteen2283]

It isn’t US controlled. That yellow semi circle is however. It is called the Al Tanf deconfliction zone. The yellow push out of that circle is the Free Syrian Army. A group which is US backed, but consists of former Syrian Army soldiers.

[@mpondachongo1138]

​@@togowack oversimplification of a topic to the point where it just wrong.

[@richlancaster8336]

it's very hard getting news you can trust on this subject, thank you sir.

[@livensmile2291]

First time I heard news in 20 years. Nostalgia ❤

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Subscribed. Thank you 👏🏾

[@Syrosss]

as a syrian things well get even worse from this point.

[@hintoflimetostitochip7978]

Thank you for providing quality content. Awesome video.

[@peterparsons7141]

Syria has a lot of oil ? Well That explains why so many foreign countries seem keenly interested in who controls the government.

[@adamscott7354]

Well plus with so much islam in the mix just complicates matters even further, likely still irreconcilably even if it was managed to make everything else work, it will still surely attack

[@GlideYNRG]

Straight to the point, Thank you from Australia Ward.