Violent clashes in Eastern Deir ez-Zor Countryside

Mercenaries of the interim government launched attacks on positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in several towns in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, leading to the outbreak of violent clashes.

Violent clashes in Eastern Deir ez-Zor Countryside
18 January, 2026   07:58
NEWS DESK

The Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces announced that its forces repelled attacks carried out by mercenaries of the interim government on their positions in the towns of Gharanij, Abu Hamam, Al-Kashkiyah, Al-Dhiban, and Al-Tayanah in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside.

The statement explained that the attacks resulted in violent clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the mercenaries, which were still ongoing at the time of writing this report.

The SDF Media Center stressed that these attacks come as part of attempts to destabilize the region, while the Syrian Democratic Forces continue to defend civilians and protect their areas from any threats.

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