Khaberni - 3 soldiers in the Syrian army were killed and others were injured, today Monday, in a targeting operation by SDF forces in the Jazeera region, eastern Syria, coinciding with the Syrian army's announcement of taking control of Tishreen Dam in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, in the north of the country.
The Syrian Army Operations Authority stated that groups from SDF and remnants of the regime targeted the army forces, where 3 soldiers were killed and others were injured in two targeting operations for the Syrian army forces deployed in the Jazeera region, according to Al Jazeera channel.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense also reported that its air forces transported civilians with serious injuries from Deir ez-Zor to Damascus and Aleppo.
A military source reported the outbreak of clashes between the Syrian army and SDF forces in the Bir al-Ama area near Tishreen Dam in the eastern countryside of Aleppo in northern Syria, before SDF forces later withdrew to Ain al-Arab in northern Aleppo with heavy equipment and large numbers.
The Syrian army opened the way for SDF to withdraw towards Ain al-Arab after clashes between the two sides.
Conversely, the SDF organization stated that the Syrian army continues its attacks on its forces in Ain Issa, al-Shaddadi, and Raqqa.
Securing Tishreen Dam and Countrysides of Raqqa and Hasakah
The Syrian army stated that it completed securing Tishreen Dam in the countryside of Aleppo, as well as securing the northern countryside of Raqqa and the western countryside of Hasakah.
A military source reported the outbreak of clashes between the Syrian army and SDF forces in the Bir al-Ama area near Tishreen Dam in the eastern countryside of Aleppo in northern Syria.
Earlier, the Syrian army confirmed that its forces were deployed in the Jazeera area to secure it as per the agreement signed between the Syrian government and SDF, asking civilians to comply with army instructions and not to move in the area except when necessary.
Meanwhile, the Syrian army has established full control over the Tishreen Dam area in the northern countryside of Aleppo, Syria, and has sent additional reinforcements to the area.
The army forces conducted sweeping operations in the Tishreen Dam area, where the engineering units of the Syrian army detonated a mine during their advance in the area, indicating that SDF forces had planted mines on the roads surrounding Tishreen Dam.
An unmanned aircraft attempted to target Syrian army forces while they were sweeping the area surrounding Tishreen Dam, indicating that the Syrian army opened some roads leading to the area.
Statement by the Ministry of Interior
In the meantime, the Syrian Ministry of Interior stated that its units began entering the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor governorate, noting that this comes as part of a plan aiming for organized positioning in all towns and villages.
The ministry stated that the step is part of a comprehensive security plan aimed at protecting civilians and public and private properties, and enhancing security and stability in the area.
These developments come before an anticipated meeting today Monday between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shar and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi, following yesterday's Sunday announcement by the Syrian presidency about signing an agreement with SDF to cease fire and fully integrate it into the Syrian army.
The 14-article agreement stipulates the immediate and complete handover of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa governorates administratively and militarily to the Syrian government, the integration of all civil institutions in Hasakah governorate within state institutions, and the removal of heavy military presence from Ain al-Arab.
According to the agreement, the Syrian government will take over all border crossings and oil and gas fields in the region, and the SDF leadership commits to not including former regime remnants in its ranks and to handing over lists of their names.
