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U.S. Forces Withdraw From Qasrak Base in Northeastern Syria

U.S. Forces Withdraw From Qasrak Base in Northeastern Syria

Source Distribution (23 total)

11 sources (47.8%)

Western Alternative

1 sources (4.3%)

5 sources (21.7%)

Western Mainstream

2 sources (8.7%)

1 sources (4.3%)

•U.S. forces began withdrawing from Qasrak base in Hasakah, moving equipment into Iraqi Kurdistan

•Convoys of trucks and armored vehicles departed Qasrak heading toward the Iraqi border

•Withdrawal is phased, expected to take several weeks, following SDF‑Damascus area‑management agreements

2 days ago

Islamic State Declares 'New Phase,' Claims Killing Syrian Army Members in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa

Islamic State Declares 'New Phase,' Claims Killing Syrian Army Members in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa

Source Distribution (9 total)

1 sources (11.1%)

2 sources (22.2%)

1 sources (11.1%)

Western Alternative

1 sources (11.1%)

•Islamic State claimed responsibility for two attacks in Mayadin (Deir Ezzor) and Raqqa.

•Islamic State declared the incidents the start of a 'new phase' of operations in Syria.

•Syrian sources reported one soldier and one civilian killed; Islamic State claimed multiple army fatalities.

3 days ago

Syrian Authorities Close al-Hol Camp After Relocating Thousands of ISIS-Linked Families

Syrian Authorities Close al-Hol Camp After Relocating Thousands of ISIS-Linked Families

Source Distribution (6 total)

4 sources (66.7%)

•Syrian authorities evacuated all residents and closed al-Hol camp in northeast Syria

•Camp primarily housed families and relatives of suspected IS fighters, mainly women and children

•Fadi al-Qassem, camp overseer, said final residents were moved out in a convoy

3 days ago

Damascus Takes Over Qamishli International Airport Under Deal With SDF, Restores Civil Flights After 15‑Year Halt

Damascus Takes Over Qamishli International Airport Under Deal With SDF, Restores Civil Flights After 15‑Year Halt

Source Distribution (5 total)

3 sources (60.0%)

Western Alternative

1 sources (20.0%)

•Syria's Civil Aviation Authority took control of Qamishli Airport under an agreement with the SDF.

•Civilian flights resumed; sources differ on halt length: over a year versus 15 years.

•Syrian government delegation arrived to complete procedures and reactivate Qamishli airport operations.

3 days ago

U.S. Withdraws From Tanf Base in Syria, Reshaping Power Balances and Regional Alliances

U.S. Withdraws From Tanf Base in Syria, Reshaping Power Balances and Regional Alliances

Source Distribution (20 total)

10 sources (50.0%)

Western Alternative

5 sources (25.0%)

•U.S. forces withdrew from the al-Tanf base near the Jordan–Iraq border.

•Syrian army took control of the al-Shaddadi base after coordinating handover with U.S. forces.

•U.S. pullback reshapes regional power balances and alliances.

Feb 15

U.S. Launches 10 Airstrikes on More Than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria, Retaliating for Ambush That Killed Two or Three U.S. Personnel

U.S. Launches 10 Airstrikes on More Than 30 ISIS Targets in Syria, Retaliating for Ambush That Killed Two or Three U.S. Personnel

Source Distribution (21 total)

3 sources (14.3%)

3 sources (14.3%)

Western Mainstream

4 sources (19.0%)

2 sources (9.5%)

1 sources (4.8%)

Western Alternative

2 sources (9.5%)

•CENTCOM conducted ten airstrikes Feb. 3–12, striking over 30 ISIS infrastructure and weapons-storage targets.

•Operation Hawkeye killed or captured over 50 ISIS fighters, and struck about 100 targets.

•Sources differ on whether the ambush killed two U.S. soldiers or three U.S. personnel.

Feb 14

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani at Munich Security Conference Urges Full Implementation of SDF–Damascus Agreement, Says Region Played Supportive Role

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani at Munich Security Conference Urges Full Implementation of SDF–Damascus Agreement, Says Region Played Supportive Role

Source Distribution (7 total)

6 sources (85.7%)

•Urged full implementation of the SDF–Damascus integration agreement.

•Affirmed support for Syria's unity and stability to promote regional stability.

•Met Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani in Munich to discuss Syria's future and displacement.

Feb 14