Fierce clashes as Syrian army advances after taking towns held by SDF
Jan 18, 2026 #Syria #Raqqa #EuphratesDam
The Syrian army is making rapid advances against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), towar
Jan 18, 2026 #Syria #Raqqa #EuphratesDam
The Syrian army is making rapid advances against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), towards the SDF stronghold of Raqqa.
Government troops say they've now captured the northern town of Tabqa and taken control of the Euphrates Dam.
We're getting reports of heavy clashes between both sides, Syrian state media says the SDF has been using drones in areas east of Deir az Zor.
Al Jazeerea’s Ayman Oghanna is monitoring developments in Syrian capital Damascus.