Protestors in the city of #Qamishlo, Syria gathered to demand an end to Turkey's military operations inside of Syria that are targeting the SDF. A mix of SDF and Syrian Revolution flags were flown.
December 21, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Protestors in the city of #Qamishlo, Syria gathered to demand an end to Turkey's military operations inside of Syria that are targeting the SDF. A mix of SDF and Syrian Revolution flags were flown.
SDF was primarily controlling the north-eastern part of Syria (yellow), which also contains large hydrocarbon resources.
March 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
SDF was primarily controlling the north-eastern part of Syria (yellow), which also contains large hydrocarbon resources.
Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting https://aje.news/ojit4f
January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting https://aje.news/ojit4f
‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future
‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future
Militia keeping IS in check pressured by new regime in Damascus, emboldened Turkey and US unpredictability
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February 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future
SDF inside Aleppo International Airport. syria.liveuamap.com/en/2024/30-n...
SDF inside Aleppo International Airport. Aleppo,Aleppo Governorate - Map of Syrian Civil War - Syria news and incidents today - syria.liveuamap.com
SDF inside Aleppo International Airport.. Explore Syrian Civil War news on live map in English. Civil war and International intervention in Syria. War on terrorism in Syria
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November 30, 2024 at 10:22 AM
SDF inside Aleppo International Airport. syria.liveuamap.com/en/2024/30-n...
NEW: Russia’s withdrawal from bases in northern Syria and its loss of influence in Syria will likely expose the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to continued Turkish attacks in northern Syria. (1/3) isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 16, 2024 at 12:52 AM
NEW: Russia’s withdrawal from bases in northern Syria and its loss of influence in Syria will likely expose the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to continued Turkish attacks in northern Syria. (1/3) isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
Northern Syria: The SNA & Turkey continued offensive operations against the SDF in northern Syria on January 6. The SDF conducted a series of drone strikes targeting SNA vehicles and positions along the frontline northeast of the Tishreen Dam on January 5 & January 6. 🧵(1/4)
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January 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Northern Syria: The SNA & Turkey continued offensive operations against the SDF in northern Syria on January 6. The SDF conducted a series of drone strikes targeting SNA vehicles and positions along the frontline northeast of the Tishreen Dam on January 5 & January 6. 🧵(1/4)
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The Turkish-backed SNA rebels have launched an operation in SDF-held Manbij province in northern Syria, TRT Haber reports.
December 8, 2024 at 10:46 AM
The Turkish-backed SNA rebels have launched an operation in SDF-held Manbij province in northern Syria, TRT Haber reports.
Russian column of 130+ vehicles reportedly passing from the east of the Euphrates river-territory belonging to the SDF-to the port of Tartus, Syria.
December 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Russian column of 130+ vehicles reportedly passing from the east of the Euphrates river-territory belonging to the SDF-to the port of Tartus, Syria.
9/ The Syrian government likely seeks to discourage Arab tribes in SDF-controlled eastern Syria from mobilizing against the SDF in order to maintain stability in northeastern Syria as it fights the SDF in eastern Aleppo Province.
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 AM
9/ The Syrian government likely seeks to discourage Arab tribes in SDF-controlled eastern Syria from mobilizing against the SDF in order to maintain stability in northeastern Syria as it fights the SDF in eastern Aleppo Province.
Syria: Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) continued to target Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions along key ground lines of communication, isolating SDF forces at the Tishreen Dam and Qara Qozak Bridge. isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
February 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Syria: Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) continued to target Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions along key ground lines of communication, isolating SDF forces at the Tishreen Dam and Qara Qozak Bridge. isw.pub/IranUpdate02...
Long before Ukraine, some of us volunteered to assist the Kurds fighting ISIS extremism with the SDF in Syria. I learned a great deal about the Kurdish culture, that region and the country. Syria is a complex place with some amazing people and beautiful desert scenery.
November 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Long before Ukraine, some of us volunteered to assist the Kurds fighting ISIS extremism with the SDF in Syria. I learned a great deal about the Kurdish culture, that region and the country. Syria is a complex place with some amazing people and beautiful desert scenery.
NEW: Turkey and Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) are attempting to coerce the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to disarm and integrate into the HTS-led armed forces by threatening the SDF with a full-scale assault against SDF-held areas. (1/3)
More on Syria: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
More on Syria: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 20, 2024 at 2:09 AM
NEW: Turkey and Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) are attempting to coerce the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to disarm and integrate into the HTS-led armed forces by threatening the SDF with a full-scale assault against SDF-held areas. (1/3)
More on Syria: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
More on Syria: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
NEW: The Turkish military’s reported deployment of assets to Kuweires Airbase near SDF-controlled territory in eastern Aleppo Province may indicate that Turkey and Syria are preparing for a joint military operation against the SDF. (1/5) 🧵
Iran Update, September 29, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...
Iran Update, September 29, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
NEW: The Turkish military’s reported deployment of assets to Kuweires Airbase near SDF-controlled territory in eastern Aleppo Province may indicate that Turkey and Syria are preparing for a joint military operation against the SDF. (1/5) 🧵
Iran Update, September 29, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...
Iran Update, September 29, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate09...
A guide to the nine active US military bases in SDF territory, hosting most of the 2,000 servicemen reportedly deployed to Syria
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The American military footprint in northeastern Syria
Current bases in SDF-controlled territory and other somewhat relevant sites
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April 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A guide to the nine active US military bases in SDF territory, hosting most of the 2,000 servicemen reportedly deployed to Syria
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NEW: Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) are preparing for a possible offensive into US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)-controlled territory in Syria. (1/3)
Details: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Details: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
January 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
NEW: Turkey and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) are preparing for a possible offensive into US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)-controlled territory in Syria. (1/3)
Details: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Details: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military? https://aje.news/pkr824
August 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military? https://aje.news/pkr824
US envoy Tom Barrack said Damascus will replace the Kurdish-led SDF as Washington’s partner against ISIL. Speaking in Ankara, he said Syria’s government will now handle security and prisons. A ceasefire between the SDF and Syrian government has just taken effect. #Syria
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
US envoy Tom Barrack said Damascus will replace the Kurdish-led SDF as Washington’s partner against ISIL. Speaking in Ankara, he said Syria’s government will now handle security and prisons. A ceasefire between the SDF and Syrian government has just taken effect. #Syria
SDF-Syrian National Army Ceasefire: The US-backed SDF and Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) ceasefire in NE Syria appears to have failed.
Israel in Syria: Israeli forces continued to operate in villages in Quneitra and Daraa provinces since CTP-ISW's last data cut off on Dec. 17. (1/2)
Israel in Syria: Israeli forces continued to operate in villages in Quneitra and Daraa provinces since CTP-ISW's last data cut off on Dec. 17. (1/2)
December 19, 2024 at 2:15 AM
SDF-Syrian National Army Ceasefire: The US-backed SDF and Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) ceasefire in NE Syria appears to have failed.
Israel in Syria: Israeli forces continued to operate in villages in Quneitra and Daraa provinces since CTP-ISW's last data cut off on Dec. 17. (1/2)
Israel in Syria: Israeli forces continued to operate in villages in Quneitra and Daraa provinces since CTP-ISW's last data cut off on Dec. 17. (1/2)
Turkish-backed SNA coalition of forces are sending reinforcements to the border with SDF-held area near Manbij in northern Syria. These are probably not send to defend the border between the two factions but rather to attack the SDF. Hostilities are expected...
December 3, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Turkish-backed SNA coalition of forces are sending reinforcements to the border with SDF-held area near Manbij in northern Syria. These are probably not send to defend the border between the two factions but rather to attack the SDF. Hostilities are expected...
More updates from Syria: 🧵 (1/3)
The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) is consolidating control over Manbij in northern Syria after seizing it from the SDF on December 8.
Full update: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
Map: isw.pub/SyriaInterac...
The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) is consolidating control over Manbij in northern Syria after seizing it from the SDF on December 8.
Full update: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
Map: isw.pub/SyriaInterac...
December 11, 2024 at 2:34 AM
More updates from Syria: 🧵 (1/3)
The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) is consolidating control over Manbij in northern Syria after seizing it from the SDF on December 8.
Full update: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
Map: isw.pub/SyriaInterac...
The Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) is consolidating control over Manbij in northern Syria after seizing it from the SDF on December 8.
Full update: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
Map: isw.pub/SyriaInterac...
NEW: Iran appears increasingly as though it seeks to foment sectarian conflict in Syria, which it could then exploit to est. proxy & partner militias there.
The SDF and SNA continued to clash in NE Syria.
The IDF cont'd operations within the Israel-Syria disengagement zone. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
The SDF and SNA continued to clash in NE Syria.
The IDF cont'd operations within the Israel-Syria disengagement zone. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 31, 2024 at 3:56 AM
NEW: Iran appears increasingly as though it seeks to foment sectarian conflict in Syria, which it could then exploit to est. proxy & partner militias there.
The SDF and SNA continued to clash in NE Syria.
The IDF cont'd operations within the Israel-Syria disengagement zone. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
The SDF and SNA continued to clash in NE Syria.
The IDF cont'd operations within the Israel-Syria disengagement zone. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
3/ Northeastern Syria: The Kurdish-controlled, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) may face increased challenges governing Arab areas in northeastern Syria due to the emergence of the HTS-led transitional government as a viable alternative to the SDF.
December 10, 2024 at 1:16 AM
3/ Northeastern Syria: The Kurdish-controlled, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) may face increased challenges governing Arab areas in northeastern Syria due to the emergence of the HTS-led transitional government as a viable alternative to the SDF.