CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper spoke with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa by phone. The two leaders discussed the importance of Syrian government forces adhering to a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces and supporting the coordinated transfer of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. Cooper briefed al-Sharra on CENTCOM’s plan for an orderly and secure transfer of up to 7000 detainees and expressed expectations for Syrian forces as well as all other forces to avoid any actions that could interfere
1 week agoRaqqa: A massive explosion of unknown origin occurred in the vicinity of Hazima roundabout in Raqqa city.
1 week agoPublic security and the Syrian Arab Army in the city of Al-Susah today in Al-Bukamal in Deir ez-Zor
1 week agoSyrian army units have begun entering areas east of the Euphrates River via the earthen bridge in the city of Deir ez-Zor, as part of measures to protect civilians and preserve public property. This earthen bridge is the only bridge
Several mortar shells fell in the town of Mahkan, east of Deir ez-Zor, originating from SDF-controlled areas. No information is available regarding casualties.
1 week agoNahr Media correspondent: The Syrian army is shelling SDF military positions near the industrial area north of Deir ez-Zor.
1 week agoArab tribesmen have taken control of the town of Gharanij in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside.
The Syrian army is shelling SDF positions in the vicinity of Al-Hawaij town, east of Deir ez-Zor.
A Syrian military source says the army is deploying military reinforcements to Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria
1 week agoReports indicate that reinforcements for the SDF are heading towards the villages of al-Shaitat in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, coming from the al-Omar oil field.
Artillery shelling targets SDF positions east of the Euphrates River in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside
The Syrian Foreign Ministry told Syria TV: We call on the SDF to be our partners in implementing the March 10 agreement. The SDF has not adhered to the recent agreement by withdrawing from areas west of the Euphrates. The military operation against the SDF will cease when it accepts the implementation of the March 10 agreement. The goal of the military operation is to create a reality that compels the SDF to implement the March 10 agreement. We are coordinating with the US administration on the issue of combating ISIS and controlling the security situation.
1 week agoSDF is deploying military convoys from the al-Omar and Koniko oil fields towards the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside
Unknown assailants attacked a military checkpoint belonging to the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) in the town of Jazrat al-Milaj, west of Deir ez-Zor, using machine guns
Explosions heard in the city of Al-Mayadin, east of Deir ez-Zor
Tribal fighters targeted a SDF vehicle with an RPG in the town of Al-Susah, east of Deir ez-Zor, resulting in deaths and injuries among those inside.
The Syrian army is now 2 km away from the southern entrance to Raqqa after capturing the village of Ratla.
Unknown assailants attacked SDF positions with machine guns near the banks of the Euphrates River in the towns of Dhiban and Abu Hardoub, east of Deir ez-Zor
1 week agoA US patrol left the city of Raqqa, passing through the village of Al-Kasrat, heading towards Deir Hafer.
1 week agoHelicopter activity in the skies over Raqqa coincided with a heavy deployment of checkpoints in the city.
1 week agoThe "Autonomous Administration" announces the closure of all crossings with the government in Tabqa, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor until further notice
An IED exploded in a vehicle belonging to the SDF on the main road in the town of Al-Susah, east of Deir ez-Zor, without any reported injuries. The road was subsequently closed and a checkpoint was set up at the location.
The Syrian Democratic Forces: In light of the security situation imposed by the attacks of Damascus factions and the accompanying military buildups and ongoing threats against areas of northern and eastern Syria, ISIS cells are attempting to exploit this escalation to launch attacks targeting prisons holding their members. The prisons are currently secure and under complete control.
2 week agoA source in the Ministry of Interior: A cell affiliated with the Islamic State was arrested in the town of Jadida al-Shaybani in Wadi Barada, Damascus countryside.
2 week agoSDF forces are on high alert in the town of Dhiban, east of Deir ez-Zor, and a military convoy of about 10 vehicles has entered the town following an attack by unknown assailants, likely from tribal forces, on an SDF military post near the banks of the Euphrates River in the Hawija area.
Deir ez-Zor, eastern countryside: Unknown assailants targeted a military point belonging to the SDF in the Al-Aliyat area of the town of Al-Susah with light and medium weapons.
2 week agoJordanian Army: The Jordanian Armed Forces carried out precise air operations on Saturday evening using the Royal Jordanian Air Force inside Syrian territory. The operations targeted a number of ISIS targets in several Syrian regions. The operation was conducted in coordination with partners within the framework of the international coalition. The objective is to neutralize the capabilities of the groups and prevent them from regrouping. The operations aim to prevent these areas from being used as launching pads to threaten the security of neighboring countries and regional security.
2 week agoFootage published by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) showing mission preparations at airbases in the Middle East as well as airstrikes against sites belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, the second round of strikes carried out under last month’s Operation Hawkeye Strike
2 week agoSyria: first photos showing aftermath of US airstrikes - officially acknowledged - carried out tonight in the West Deir ez-Zur desert. A number of partially buried containers, formerly used by ISIS to stockpile weapons, were bombed
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), working with partner forces, carried out large-scale airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria around 12:30 p.m. ET