The following Syria Situation Report (SITREP) Maps summarize significant developments in the war in Syria during the periods December 17 – 28, 2019 and December 29, 2019 – January 7, 2020. Key SITREP events during these periods include Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to Syria since 2017, continued protests in Southern Syria against the Bashar al-Assad and Iranian regimes, an ISIS bombing attack in Eastern Syria, and pro-Assad regime forces’ preparation for operations near Aleppo City in Northern Syria.