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Damascus Claims Raqqa and Deir Ezzor After Rapid Offensive, Announces Deal to Absorb SDF

A new ceasefire with an integration pact shifts control of key assets to Damascus.

Overview

  • Government forces, backed by allied tribal militias, seized Tabqa and advanced into Raqqa as officials claimed Raqqa and Deir Ezzor were captured, though full control has not been independently verified.
  • The presidency announced a ceasefire across all fronts with provisions to dissolve the SDF structure, integrate its personnel into state security, and pull affiliated forces east of the Euphrates.
  • The agreement envisions Damascus assuming control of border crossings, major oil and gas fields, and two Euphrates dams, and taking over administration and security of the al-Hol and al-Roj camps.
  • A document tied to the pact says Syria will continue counter-ISIS operations in coordination with the United States, even as CENTCOM urged Damascus to halt offensive actions between Aleppo and al-Tabqa.
  • The government accused SDF units of executing prisoners in Tabqa before withdrawing; the SDF denied the allegation and said detainees were moved, with claims still under dispute.