Newsletters
Tribal forces in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province have seized control of all areas previously occupied by the YPG-led SDF terror group, completely liberating the province from the organization.
Tribal fighters established dominance across the province starting from Saturday evening as part of their advance against the YPG/SDF, according to state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) correspondents in Deir ez-Zor.
After securing the southern and central parts of Deir ez-Zor, tribal forces advanced northward and took control of areas extending to the Raqqa and al-Hasakah border line, ending YPG/SDF presence throughout the entire province.
Settlements brought under tribal control include Muheymide, Suweydan al-Jazira, Murat, Garanic, al-Tayyane, al-Jarzi, Hatla, al-Huseyniyye, Halebiyye Square, al-Baghur, Albu Bedran, al-Bahra, al-Susa, Abu Hardub, al-Shenan, Denec, Zeyban, Hawaij, Shuhail, Busayra, Subha, Dehla, Jedid Bekkara, Husham, Mazlum, al-Hisan, Jafra field, Huwayjij Bumasa and Sawa.
The Deir ez-Zor Governorate earlier announced that tribal forces liberated the area containing the Omar Oil Field and Conoco Natural Gas Field, among Syria's largest energy centers, from the YPG/SDF terror group.
Fighting intensified between the Syrian Army and the YPG/SDF terror group around Tishrin Dam southeast of the Manbij district in Aleppo province, according to AA correspondents in Manbij.
Heavy clashes are taking place around the strategically important Tishrin Dam, which remains under YPG/SDF occupation. The dam sits on the Euphrates River and is Syria's second-largest hydroelectric power plant.
The Syrian Army began operations on Jan. 16 to expel YPG/SDF elements from west of the Euphrates River. While the terror group agreed to withdraw from this area after U.S. intervention, army units were forced to capture territories beyond Deir Hafir through combat.
Tribal forces also liberated the city of Al-Shaddadi in Haseke province, located on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, from YPG/SDF control.
YPG/SDF members set fire to some headquarters and military positions before withdrawing from Shaddadi amid panic and disintegration, according to AA correspondents in the region.
Brief chaos occurred in the district during the retreat.
Security sources said Shaddadi fell to tribal forces who rose up against the terror group. YPG/SDF elements set fire to some structures during their withdrawal.
The disintegration within YPG/SDF ranks accelerated following developments in Raqqa province in northern Syria.
The Syrian Army previously took control of Tabqa city and the Euphrates Dam west of the river, with Interior Ministry units beginning to deploy in the area.
Set as preferred source
2 min read
1 min read
