The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) successfully defended against multiple offensives by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) aimed at recapturing SDF-controlled territory on the west bank of the Euphrates River, near the Tishreen Dam and Qere Qozak Bridge, according to reports from the SDF.
The SDF reported fierce clashes in Mahshiyet al Tawahin and Khirbet Tueni, approximately 5 kilometers west of the Tishreen Dam, where its forces thwarted SNA attempts to advance. SDF fighters deployed First Person View (FPV) drone strikes, successfully targeting three SNA vehicles in the vicinity of the Tishreen Dam. During the confrontation, the SDF claims to have killed “dozens” of SNA fighters, seized two tanks, and destroyed other SNA equipment.
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However, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), an integral part of the SDF, confirmed the loss of 16 of its fighters during the clashes.
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The SDF also repelled an SNA assault on Qabr Imo, located 4.3 kilometers west of the Qere Qozak Bridge. In response to the attack, SDF forces carried out an FPV drone strike on an SNA military vehicle within a kilometer of the bridge. The SDF further reported the destruction of an SNA tank near the bridge, marking a significant blow to the attacking forces.
The Tishreen Dam and Qere Qozak Bridge hold critical strategic value, serving as key access points and logistical hubs in the region. The ongoing skirmishes highlight the volatile power struggle between the SDF and Turkish-backed SNA forces, with broader geopolitical implications involving the U.S. and Turkey.
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The SDF and YPG claim significant gains, including capturing enemy equipment and eliminating dozens of fighters. However, the loss of 16 YPG fighters underscores the intensity of the conflict.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides poised for potential escalations in this contested region of Syria. Further updates are expected as tensions persist.
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