Bürgerkrieg in Syrien

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Syrian Army Takes Control of Deir Hafer
The Syrian Army has taken full control of Maskanah and Deir Hafer following the withdrawal of the SDF terror group west of the Euphrates.
January 17, 2026Clash Report



The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed that army units targeted identified SDF positions along the Deir Hafer–Maskanah axis, forcing the terror group to withdraw from its contact lines west of the Euphrates River.

After the withdrawal, Syrian forces established full control over Deir Hafer and subsequently seized Maskanah, securing a strategic corridor east of Aleppo.

Closed Military Zone Extends Toward Raqqa
Syrian state television Al-Ikhbariyah reported that the army declared areas west of the Euphrates a closed military zone after PKK-linked SDF terrorists targeted Syrian military positions.

Military maps released by authorities show the restricted zone extending to the zero point of Raqqa city center east of the Euphrates, indicating preparations for a broader operation.

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