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Deir ez-Zor, eastern countryside: Tribal fighters target a military point of the SDF in the Al-Aliyat area near the banks of the Euphrates River in the town of Al-Susah with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Authority told SANA: Any site that obstructs the passage of civilians will be targeted in an appropriate manner.

SDF Military Statement: In the context of the ongoing military escalation in the Deir Hafer region by Damascus factions, Turkish (Akinci) drones are participating in monitoring and carrying out airstrikes targeting the area. One of the (Akinci) drones was spotted in the skies over over Deir Hafer this afternoon, carrying missiles. These drones have conducted more than six airstrikes targeting various areas in Deir Hafer and Maskana over the past two days.

The governor of Aleppo: We hold the SDF fully responsible for these violations and call on the international community to assume its responsibilities

Aleppo Media Directorate: SDF continuing its hostile policy towards civilians, and persisting in its shelling and targeting of Syrian Arab Army positions and civilian areas east of Aleppo with mortars and drones, and has been obstructing the exit of civilians from Deir Hafer and Maskana towards government-controlled areas since this morning. They are preventing civilians from using the Hmeimeh humanitarian corridor, which was announced by the regional administration in coordination with the Military Operations Authority. This has caused hardship and threatens the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians, forcing them to resort to dangerous routes along the front lines and unsuitable waterways, especially after the SDF destroyed several bridges in the area. In response, the Aleppo Governorate has opened several temporary shelters in the Deir Hafer and Manbij areas, providing all necessary services to civilians until military operations in the region conclude. The continuation of these actions and the persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the state and its institutions makes this organization a source of concern for Syrians, threatening their safety and hindering development and stability

Chaos continues in Suwaida: Heavy gunfire erupted in the city of Suwaida due to a dispute between shop owners, specifically between young men from the Qantar family and others from the Abu Sarhan family.

The "Autonomous Administration" announces the closure of all crossings with the government in Tabqa, Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor until further notice

An IED exploded in a vehicle belonging to the SDF on the main road in the town of Al-Susah, east of Deir ez-Zor, without any reported injuries. The road was subsequently closed and a checkpoint was set up at the location.

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A video showing the damage to military equipment targeted by the Syrian army at the headquarters of the Al-Bu'asi regiment, affiliated with the SDF militia, west of Raqqa.

Syrian military source: The army destroys the SDF operations headquarters in the sugar factory near the city of Maskana in the eastern Aleppo countryside.

The Syrian Democratic Forces: In light of the security situation imposed by the attacks of Damascus factions and the accompanying military buildups and ongoing threats against areas of northern and eastern Syria, ISIS cells are attempting to exploit this escalation to launch attacks targeting prisons holding their members. The prisons are currently secure and under complete control.

Aleppo, eastern countryside: The SDF forces prevented hundreds of residents from leaving the Deir Hafer area towards areas under the control of the Syrian government, after the latter informed the residents of the need to evacuate the area because it is considered a military zone.

Deir Hafir-Aleppo humanitarian corridor opened

The administration of the Deir Hafer area in the Aleppo countryside calls on residents to leave in an organized manner via the humanitarian corridor designated by the relevant authorities and at the announced times

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to develop bilateral relations between the two countries in all fields during a telephone call. The two sides exchanged views on recent regional developments and political and security issues of common interest

The Syrian army carried out a targeted operation against an SDF militia operations center in the town of al-Bu'asi, west of Raqqa. Further details about the targeted individual are awaited.

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command told Al-Ikhbariya News that the humanitarian corridor will be through the village of Hamimah on the M15 highway (the main road connecting Deir Hafer and Aleppo) and will be open tomorrow, Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: We would like to inform our people residing in the eastern Aleppo area, as previously defined on the published map, that a humanitarian corridor will be opened towards the city of Aleppo. The humanitarian corridor will be via the village of Hamimah on the M15 highway, the main road connecting the city of Deir Hafer and the city of Aleppo.

Turkish Armed Forces/National Intelligence Organization's "Akinci" drones are conducting flights over Deir Hafer.

Syrian Operations Authority: We urge our civilian population to stay away from all SDF and PKK militia positions in the previously specified area.

Syrian Operations Command on Eastern Aleppo: The Syrian Arab Army will take a number of measures to eliminate any threat to the security of the region and its citizens.

More convoys are heading to Deir Hafer

The Syrian Army is striking SDF targets located along the Meskene and Tishrin dam line south of Manbij.

The Syrian Army is striking SDF targets located along the Tishrin dam line east of Manbij.

Drones struck three locations belonging to the SDF organization on the Deir Hafir line.

The Syrian Arab Army is sending military reinforcements from Latakia province towards the Deir Hafer front in the eastern Aleppo countryside

Israeli forces set up a military checkpoint consisting of 3 vehicles in the village of Al-Samdaniyah Al-Sharqiyah in the Quneitra countryside and are searching passersby. (Syrian News)

Maariv quotes an Israeli official: We will not agree to Syria possessing strategic weapons that could change the regional balance of power.

Maariv, quoting an Israeli official: We are following with concern the contacts that Syria is conducting with Russia and Turkey regarding arms deals.