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The Syrian army seized the Tishrin Dam on Monday morning and subsequently advanced across three major fronts in northeastern Syria, consolidating government control over territory east of the Euphrates River without reported clashes as the YPG/SDF terrorist organization implemented a comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement announced Sunday.
The rapid territorial transfers underscore the speed and scope of Syria's government consolidation following a military operation that began last week.
By Monday evening, Syrian forces had established control over critical infrastructure and strategic positions across the Raqqa region extending toward the Turkish border.
"Syrian forces taking control of southern sections of Ain al-Arab region, Ayn Isa town, and the Raqqa-to-Tel Abyad line—all without clashes," according to state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) teams monitoring the territorial transfers across multiple fronts.
The seizure of the Tishrin Dam southeast of Manbij opened the path for rapid advancement across three distinct military fronts, as YPG/SDF elements withdrew in accordance with the ceasefire agreement announced by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Sunday.
First front: Euphrates crossing to Raqqa city center. After securing the Tishrin Dam in morning operations, Syrian army units crossed the Euphrates River and advanced into the area between Ain al-Arab and Raqqa city center. The advancement proceeded without opposition as YPG/SDF forces complied with withdrawal terms.
Second front: Ain Isa strategic junction. Syrian forces advanced along a second front targeting the Ain Isa town junction, a strategic location east of the Euphrates River north of Raqqa. By Monday morning, Syrian forces had established complete dominance over the town, securing the southern sections of the Ain al-Arab region without clashes.
The control of Ayn Isa represents a significant strategic achievement, as the town sits on the M4 highway connecting Ain al-Arab with Hassakeh—a critical land route across northeastern Syria.
Third front: Raqqa to Tel Abyad-Ras al-Ain (Rasulayn) line. A third advancement line proceeded from Raqqa city center toward the Tel Abyad-Ras al-Ain line in the north. This front was completed Monday without reported clashes, further consolidating government control across the region.
"All territorial transfers are proceeding without conflict under the ceasefire and integration agreement framework," according to monitoring reports from the operational theater.
The seamless territorial consolidation reflects the terms of the comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement announced Sunday by Syrian President al-Sharaa.
The accord calls for all YPG/SDF military formations to withdraw east of the Euphrates River—a provision the group confirmed by committing to complete withdrawal from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor provinces.
"The YPG/SDF confirmed commitment to completely withdraw from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor provinces under the agreement," according to official statements.
The agreement represents a dramatic shift from the military operation that began last week, which resulted in Syrian government forces regaining territory in eastern and northeastern Syria following repeated violations by the SDF of previous accords signed approximately one year prior.
The territorial advances secure critical strategic assets across northeastern Syria. Beyond military control, the Syrian government now commands water resources, hydroelectric generation, and major population centers previously occupied by the YPG-led SDF.
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