Free Syrian Army announces activation of its missions at al-Seen Airbase
The Free Syrian Army has activated its deployment at Al-Seen Airbase in the Damascus countryside, in coordination with the International Coalition, from the Al-Tanf base.
The Free Syrian Army announced today the continuation of its deployment at al-Seen Airbase in the eastern Damascus countryside, stressing that its members are working to "secure the airbase and protect it from any potential sabotage operations." This step comes as part of the escalation of its forces' activity in southern and central Syria.
In a statement published on the X platform, the Free Syrian Army said, "We affirm the continuation of our work day and night to protect civilians and prevent ISIS from accessing weapons or threatening the security of the region," noting its full commitment to coordination with its partners in the International Coalition forces.
The Free Syrian Army (FSA) is a US-backed faction, based at the al-Tanf base, located at the border triangle between Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. It houses approximately 500 fighters, including officers who defected from the Ba'athist regime's army.
It operates in the Syrian Badia region, and occasionally conducts joint military exercises and training with coalition forces.
Observers believe that the reactivation of the al-Seen Airbase has strategic implications, given its vital location near the M5 highway between Aleppo and Damascus and supply lines. Furthermore, it was a sensitive site in the Ba'athist regime's air defense system.
This move comes amid growing concerns about the activity of ISIS mercenary cells in the Badia, especially with the repeated attacks targeting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the cantons of North and East Syria.
The Free Syrian Army operates as a local force partnering in the fight against terrorism within an international framework, free from internal polarization.
Despite its limited number of members and its deployment, the faction enjoys special attention from the coalition, which views its presence as a tool to maintain the balance in the Al-Tanf area and its surroundings, and to deter any attempts at infiltration by ISIS or Iranian-backed militias.
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