Breaking News: Syrian Army Takes Control of Al-Shaddadi Military Base
The Syrian army has taken control of the al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria. This follows the withdrawal of United States troops as part of a ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Syria’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the takeover on Sunday, stating that the operation was coordinated with the United States. The US had been present at the base since 2016, after it was seized from ISIS by Kurdish forces.
In addition to al-Shaddadi, the Syrian army also took control of the US base at al-Tanf, located near the borders with Iraq and Jordan.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the ceasefire, noting that it is progressing positively. He emphasized the importance of implementing the agreement and mentioned the need for similar arrangements with other communities in Syria.
Meanwhile, the US has been reducing its military presence in Syria, decreasing from 1,500 personnel in July to about 900 currently. US Central Command continues to conduct air strikes against ISIS targets in the region.
