The conflict in Syria shows no signs of letting up, and the dozens of territorial disputes are hard to keep up with.
A GIF of these updated maps, provided by the Institute for United Conflict Analysts, can provide some clarity to the ongoing battles. The images show the country's territories, and the people in control of them, as of Sunday.
If it's still hard to keep up, here are some main points of contention to pay attention to.
Hasakah: In northern Syria, the Kurdish People's Protection Units are battling Daesh (ISIS) militants and the YPG have reclaimed parts of the western countryside of Hasakah. The YPG called it a "strategic withdrawal" to leave its headquarters near Mount Abdulaziz, where you can see it looks like Daesh gained ground.
Aleppo: Encircled by regime forces and partly in the hands of rebels, the city's situation hasn't changed much in the past two months. North of the city, Daesh gained ground in the town of Marea and al-Bab has recently been bombarded by regime barrel bombs. In Azaz, tensions between Syrian rebels and Kurds continue as the YPG moves south.
Palmyra: In the center of the country, Daesh continues to claim more territory north of the ancient city. Regime influence wanes as the militants expand their control around Palmyra.
Southern offensive: The regime has probably had the most successes in the southern provinces of As-Suwayda and Damascus, where government forces have reclaimed some areas from Daesh. Russian military support seems to be helping as well.
The map also appears to support claims Russian troops have mostly been placed in regime-held coastal areas that are more contested by rebels than by Daesh, with the exception of the south.
By Hayat Norimine
