Syrian government forces enter northern towns; Kurdish fighters withdraw
Summary
Syrian government forces entered Deir Hafer and Maskana after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces announced a withdrawal from the area. The sides disputed whether the government entered before the withdrawal was complete, and state media reported that two soldiers were killed in a clash near Maskana.Key Facts
- Government forces said they had taken full control of Deir Hafer and captured the Jarrah air base.
- The Syrian military said it was clearing mines and explosives and would advance toward Maskana.
- The SDF said government forces entered the towns before its fighters had fully withdrawn, violating an agreement.
- Syrian state news agency SANA said SDF fighters attacked an army patrol near Maskana, killing two soldiers and wounding others.
- The SDF's commander, Mazloum Abdi, said fighters would move east of the Euphrates River starting Saturday morning.
- More than 11,000 people fled Deir Hafer and Maskana over two days, according to the article.
- U.S. military officials visited Deir Hafer and held talks with SDF officials before the withdrawal announcement.
- Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language and making the Newroz festival an official holiday.
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