Events

Unidentified drones struck the Alaya YPG headquarters in the city of Qamishli, north of Hasakah. Two separate explosions occurred in the area, and activity continues.

Powerful explosions rock Qamishli

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Masoud Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, discussed the latest developments in the region and ways to enhance stability and security during a telephone call

SDF warehouse seized in Hasakah province reveals an astounding number of different - and previously undocumented - drone models. Some of them are similar to Iranian suicide drones

Syrian Defense Ministry Spokesperson: The Syrian state was and still is in confrontation with the Islamic State.

Trump: I'm trying to protect the Kurds

Trump: The Syrian president is working hard and is a strong and tough man.

The Syrian president indicated the strengthening of bilateral coordination between Iraq and Syria, particularly in the security field, to protect the borders and pursue the remnants of ISIS.

Al-Sudani to Al-Sharaa: The importance of preserving the unity of Syrian territory

Trump to the New York Post: We did a great job in Syria. There was an attempted prison break, and the prisoners were Europeans. I stopped it yesterday. We worked with the government and the president in Syria, and we captured the prisoners. They are among the most dangerous militants, and they are all from Europe.

The Iraqi Prime Minister: The international border with Syria is fully fortified, with our forces possessing the high capability to prevent any infiltration attempt.

US readout of Rubio-Fidan call: "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding their continued support for peace and stability in Syria."

SDF: Damascus factions attacked Al-Aqtan prison north of Raqqa with 5 suicide drones, and the attack is still ongoing.

Syrian Interior Ministry: Internal security forces have begun to control the situation in Al-Hol camp, east of Al-Hasakah.

The Syrian Arab Army enters the city of Tal Kosher from the Tal Hamis line in the Hasakah countryside

Syria's UN representative: We will continue to work with the United States and our allies to ensure that terrorism is combated in the most effective way.

Anadolu Agency, quoting the head of the Turkish Presidency's Communications Directorate: The attack by YPG elements on the Turkish flag from the Syrian side of the border between Nusaybin and Qamishli is a blatant provocation. We will respond with the utmost firmness to any attack targeting our sacred symbols

SDF: "We announce our forces’ full commitment to the ceasefire agreement reached with the government in Damascus, and we affirm that we will not initiate any military action unless our forces are subjected to attacks in the future. We also affirm our openness to political tracks, negotiated solutions, and dialogue, and our readiness to move forward with implementing the January 18 agreement in a manner that serves de-escalation and stability.",- General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces

Syrian Defense Ministry has instructed its troops to observe a ceasefire during the 4-day consultation period given to the SDF commander to decide the fate of Kurdish-majority areas. The ceasefire begins in one hour

SDF leader Mazloum Abdi: Syria government continues intensified attacks on Syria's Hasakah province and its countryside as well as Kobani

The Media and Communication Department of the Ministry of Defense: Scenes of the Syrian Arab Army securing al-Hol camp in the Hasakah countryside after the SDF withdrew from it without any warning, and its attempt to create chaos in the area by forcing out those inside the camp

Protests continue at the Nusaybin border crossing, and the Turkish army is confronting them.

New statement from US Syria envoy Tom Barrack: "The original purpose of the SDF as the primary anti-ISIS force on the ground has largely expired, as Damascus is now both willing and positioned to take over security responsibilities, including control of ISIS detention facilities and camps." " The US has no interest in long-term military presence; it prioritizes defeating ISIS remnants, supporting reconciliation, and advancing national unity without endorsing separatism or federalism."

Hasakah, Eastern Countryside: The moment the Syrian Army entered Al-Hol camp, following the escape of the SDF elements tasked with guarding it.

Syrian President Al-Sharaa confirmed that a mutual understanding has been reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on several issues related to the future of Hasakah Governorate. In a statement received by SANA on Tuesday, the Presidency explained that the SDF has been granted four days to consult on a detailed plan for the practical integration of the areas. The Presidency stated that, if an agreement is reached, Syrian forces will not enter the city centers of Hasakah and Qamishli but will remain on their outskirts. The timeline and details for the peaceful integration of Hasakah Governorate, including the city of Qamishli, will be discussed later. The statement added that it was also confirmed that Syrian military forces will not enter Kurdish villages, and that no armed forces will be present in those villages except for local security forces comprised of residents of the area, in accordance with the agreement. The Syrian Presidency indicated in its statement that Mr. Mazloum Abdi will nominate a candidate from the SDF for the position of Deputy Minister of Defense, in addition to proposing a candidate for the position of Governor of Hasakah, names for representation in the People's Assembly, and a list of individuals for employment within Syrian state institutions. He confirmed that both sides agreed to integrate all SDF military and security forces into the Ministries of Defense and Interior, with discussions continuing on the detailed integration mechanism. Civilian institutions will also be integrated into the Syrian government structure. He explained that Decree No. 13, concerning the linguistic, cultural, and citizenship rights of the Kurds, will be implemented, reflecting a shared commitment to building a unified and strong Syria based on national partnership and guaranteeing the rights of all its components. He indicated that the implementation of this agreement will begin at 8:00 PM today.

Qara Qozak: The bridge has been opened to the Syrian army forces, and fierce clashes are taking place inside Bir Hasu.

Qatar's Foreign Minister: Syria and its government must be supported, and the international community's contribution is important in this regard to building a state of institutions.

An explosive device detonated at the entrance of the Air Force Technical College in the Ramouseh area of Aleppo, targeting a military vehicle.

Israeli forces attack the Quneitra countryside and shell the town of Al-Rafid with several shells

Israeli artillery shelling targets the area around Tell al-Dara'iya in the southern Quneitra countryside.

Hasakah: Tribal forces control al-Ya'rubiyah and advance continues

The local council of Kobani city announces the general mobilisation and calling the Kurds in other parts to join them against the attacks by Damascus

The Sanadid (Shammar) forces control the free zone, and with this, the entire city of Al-Ya'rubiyah and its border villages in the Hasakah countryside

The Saudi Council of Ministers, during its session today, renewed its affirmation of the importance of preserving Syria's unity and its sovereignty over all of its territory

SDF remains in control of the al-Hol facility and has not abandoned it, - per US military official

The Syrian army is now at the entrances to the city of Hasakah from the southern and eastern sides.

Turkish security forces fired shots into the air in an attempt to disperse a group of Kurdish protesters who tried to cross from the Turkish side to the Syrian side via the Nusaybin border crossing.

Hasakah: Airstrike targets SDF militias north of Tel Alu silos in Hasakah countryside

Protesters break through Turkish border police barriers and head towards the Syrian side.

Statement from the Ministry of Defense regarding Al-Hol Camp and ISIS prisons: We announce our full readiness to take over Al-Hol Camp and all ISIS detention facilities in the region. We stress that our top priority is combating ISIS, and we firmly reject the exploitation of detainees as hostages or political bargaining tools by the leadership of the SDF to spread chaos and destabilize the situation. We call on the SDF leadership to fulfill its commitments and urgently implement the January 18 agreement. We reaffirm our absolute commitment to protecting our Kurdish people and safeguarding their security, and we renew our pledge that our forces will not enter Kurdish towns and villages. The army is a shield for all Syrians, and its mission is to restore stability and protect state institutions

U.S. Consulate General in Erbil says it is monitoring calls for demonstrations across the Kurdistan Region on Tuesday, Jan. 20. U.S. citizens are advised to follow local media and avoid protests and large gatherings due to security risks

Turkish army sprays water on protesters between Qamishli border and Nusaybin crossing

SDF withdraws its forces from Camp al-Hol; SDF: We left Camp al-Hol due to the world's indifference; The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued an official statement and announced that they were forced to withdraw their forces from Camp al-Hol due to the "indifference" attitude of the international community.

The Syrian army is targeting SDF positions in the Al-Malibiyah area, south of Al-Hasakah, with rocket launchers.

SDF: Violent clashes are currently taking place between our forces and Damascus-affiliated factions in the vicinity of al-Hol camp, which houses thousands of families of the terrorist ISIS organization

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: The SDF militias have abandoned guarding al-Hol camp, thus releasing those detained inside. The Syrian Arab Army, in cooperation with the Internal Security Forces, will enter the area and secure it. We reaffirm our absolute commitment to protecting our Kurdish people and ensuring their safety.

Reuters, citing three sources: The international coalition is negotiating with the SDF militia to hand over the al-Hol camp to the Syrian government.

The Syrian army has taken control of the village of Ras al-Ain, which belongs to the Sarrin district, and seized three rocket launchers belonging to the SDF

The Syrian Arab Army has taken control of the town of Sarrin, south of Kobane/Ain al-Arab, in the northeastern Aleppo Governorate.

SDF: Our forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Women's Protection Units (YPJ), repelled an attack carried out by Damascus-affiliated factions on the Qara Qozak Bridge axis south of Kobani, where the attack was completely foiled, forcing the attackers to retreat

The Kurdish Democratic Party in Türkiye is organizing a demonstration near the Turkish-Syrian border to protest the events in northern Syria.

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The US position on supporting the Syrian state remains unchanged. The Syrian government believes in dialogue despite its ability to achieve a military victory. We call on the SDF to prioritize reason and spare civilians from war.

The Syrian Arab Army managed to extend its control over the Al-Hawl oil fields east of Al-Hasakah.

Syria correspondent: An airstrike by unidentified aircraft targeted the vicinity of the Al-Hawl silos in the Hasakah countryside.

Intense Turkish warplane activity in the skies of Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah provinces

The National Commission for Missing Persons: We urge citizens in Raqqa, Hasakah, and Deir ez-Zor to refrain from approaching or tampering with sites suspected of containing unidentified remains or mass graves, in order to preserve forensic evidence and the dignity of the victims. Any unauthorized interference will subject the perpetrators to legal accountability, and we call for immediate reporting.

Local sources in Hasakah: International coalition aircraft carried out warning strikes near convoys belonging to the Ministry of Defense forces that attempted to approach the vicinity of Al-Hol camp in the Hasakah countryside.

Aircraft of the Global Coalition fly over the ISIS-held al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa countryside, Syria, where SDF fighters are besieged by Damascus-aligned factions

SDF:Damascus-affiliated factions cut off water supplies to the al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa. The prison houses detainees from ISIS militants. We hold Damascus fully responsible for any humanitarian or security repercussions

Kurdish official told AFP that "Israeli figures are communicating with us and we expect any form of support"

Ronahi TV: In the countryside of Hasakah, a vehicle belonging to Syrian government armed groups was destroyed by the SDF

This time, Kurds in Duhok province of the Kurdistan Region have taken to the streets to rally in support of Kurds in Syria

A source in the Interior Ministry told Syria TV: Our forces arrested 90 ISIS members who were released today by the SDF from al-Shaddadi prison, south of al-Hasakah.

YPG has carried out artillery strikes on STG forces that were attempting to advance further north towards Hassakeh

US forces seem to be heading to Shadadi. "A few mins, US ambulances and military forces arrived". Most likely to protect the Shadadi prison, source in Hasakah says. Another Kurdish source say until this evening, US forces so far were only watching

The Syrian Army deployed military reinforcements from Ras al-Ayn, on the Syria-Turkey border, toward Al-Hasakah, according to local reports

Internal security forces in Kobani are calling for mobilization and resistance, urging people to defend the city as they did when defeating ISIS in 2015

The SDF calls on all Kurdish youth in Syria, Iraq, and Europe to unite, transcend the borders of the occupiers, and join the resistance.

Sharaa - Abdi meeting: The meeting lasted for 5 consecutive hours, with the presence of the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mazloum Abdi is under immense pressure from the leaders of the Kurdistan Workers' Party to renounce the agreement sponsored by President Massoud Barzani; President Al-Sharaa offered him the position of Deputy Minister of Defense and asked him to nominate a candidate to be appointed as the governor of Al-Hasakah in exchange for distancing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) from the Kurdistan Workers' Party and completing the agreement; Mazloum Abdi requested that Al-Hasakah remain fully under the administration of the SDF and its civilian wing; President Al-Sharaa refused and conditioned the completion of the agreement on the entry of the Ministry of Interior forces into Al-Hasakah; Mazloum Abdi requested a 5-day grace period to consult with his leaders; President Al-Sharaa rejected the grace period and demanded a final answer by the end of the day, otherwise he would inform international parties that Mazloum Abdi had withdrawn from the agreement and the Syrian state would resolve the Al-Hasakah issue by force

The Syrian Interior Ministry holds the SDF fully responsible for any escapes or releases of ISIS members from prisons under its control.

Syrian Democratic Forces declare: We will turn the region into a graveyard for the invaders

The Syrian Army is deploying around Hasakah.

Erbil: Crowds gathered outside the US Consulate in Erbil to protest what they described as Washington’s failure to stand by the Kurds in Syria as Damascus moves to reassert control

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with Trump: The two Presidents emphasized the importance of preserving the unity and independence of Syrian territory and supporting all efforts aimed at achieving stability. Both sides stressed the necessity of guaranteeing the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the framework of the Syrian state. The two parties agreed to continue cooperation in combating the terrorist organization “ISIS” and ending its threats.

Senator Lindsey Graham: You cannot unite Syria by the use of military force as Syrian government leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa is trying to do. This move by Syrian government forces against SDF members is fraught with peril. I would expect Congress would want to have hearings and briefings ASAP. I believe this would be appropriate. Finally, it was the SDF forces that were the boots on the ground when President Trump destroyed ISIS in his first term. I believe we owe them better

SDF: Turkish drones recently carried out an airstrike on Mount Kazwan, south of the city of Hasakah, while the site was also subjected to artillery fire. Meanwhile, our forces repelled attacks by Damascus factions on the Al-Aliya village axis, inflicting heavy losses in personnel and equipment on the attacking side.

An official said the meeting failed after Sharaa demanded full surrender, which Abdi rejected. Damascus forces are advancing toward the Kurdish-majority areas of Hasakah and Kobane

A full curfew is hereby imposed in the city of Al-Shaddadi and its surrounding areas. All deployed military units are instructed to report any escaped elements affiliated with ISIS. The SDF has released a number of ISIS elements from Al-Shaddadi prison. The Army will intervene to secure the prison and the city, and will commence sweep and search operations to apprehend the released elements.

Weapons and ammunition belonging to the SDF were found inside the Tishrin Dam facility in the eastern Aleppo countryside after the Syrian army took control of it.

The SDF announced the death of 9 of its members and the injury of 20 others during clashes with the army in al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa, and said that it had coordinated with the international coalition to transfer the prisoners "to safe places," but that no practical steps had been taken despite repeated promises.

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command told SANA that army units will secure al-Shaddadi prison and its surroundings, in addition to combing the city of al-Shaddadi, south of al-Hasakah, and its environs, with the aim of arresting prisoners released by the SDF who belong to ISIS

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command: We hold the SDF fully responsible for releasing ISIS members from al-Shaddadi prison, and we will do what is necessary to restore order in the area.

The Syrian Arab Army controls the Tal Safouk area in the southern Hasakah countryside.

Internal Security Forces quell armed clashes that broke out between cousins in the town of Gharanij a short while ago, and impose a security cordon in the area, with no reports of casualties.

SDF: Dozens killed and wounded defending al-Shaddadi prison. Government forces attack al-Shaddadi prison.

The SDF has appealed to the international coalition, claiming that a prison holding thousands of ISIS prisoners

The Director of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Defense announces the arrival of the Syrian Arab Army to the vicinity of Al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa Governorate to secure it.

SDF: "We inform the public that al-Shaddadah Prison is currently out of the control of our forces."

After withdrawal of the SDF, the Syrian army extends its control over the city of Ain Issa in the Raqqa countryside.

The Media and Communication Department of the Ministry of Defense: SDF/PKK militias planted several explosive devices west of the town of Al-Shaddadi, south of Al-Hasakah, which led to their detonation under two civilian vehicles, injuring a number of people

Syrian TV: Warplanes drop thermal balloons north of Raqqa.

Coalition aircraft were seen in the skies over Hasakah and likely transported Mazloum Abdi to Damascus.

From the 17th Division: The army seizes control of the largest SDF barracks in Raqqa.

SDF: "The walls of al-Shaddadah Prison, south of Hasakah, which houses thousands of ISIS members, are under attack by armed groups, amid intense clashes with our forces tasked with protecting the prison, in a highly dangerous security situation."

The largest SDF military gathering: Syria Lens captures aerial photos of the 17th Division, where the SDF was stationed after its withdrawal from the city of Raqqa.

The Syrian Arab Army Operations Command told Al-Ikhbariya that units of the Syrian Arab Army have reached the outskirts of Hasakah city as part of the deployment plan according to the agreement.

Syrian Defense Ministry has published a map showing areas currently under its control(to be under its control), as well as those where deployment is still ongoing, following the agreement with SDF. Details regarding the administration of areas with Kurdish communities will be subjected to further discussions

Syrian army has entered Ain Issa town

Syrian Army Operations Command: Some terrorist groups, including the PKK and remnants of the former regime, are attempting to obstruct the implementation of the agreement by targeting Syrian Army forces. We announce that three of our soldiers were killed and others wounded as a result of two attacks targeting our forces.

SDF media centre: "Despite the announced ceasefire agreement and the statements issued to that effect, factions of the Damascus government continue their attacks on our forces in Ain Issa, Shaddadi, and Raqqa. At this moment, fierce clashes are taking place between our forces and those factions in the vicinity of the “al-Aqtan” prison in Raqqa, which holds detainees from the terrorist organization ISIS, in an extremely dangerous development."