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Joint Patrols: Security Coordination Between Damascus, SDF, and the International Coalition
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The recent security coordination among various parties signals a strategic shift in the military control map of northern Syria, marked by a notable retreat of Turkish presence
In recent days, units affiliated with the Syrian Ministry of Defense have been stationed along the frontlines separating the "Autonomous Administration" areas and the "Peace Spring" zones in northern Raqqa. This deployment coincided with joint patrols that included members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and troops from the International Coalition, aiming to enhance security oversight and stabilize the region.
This development appears to reflect emerging understandings between rival factions amid deep transformations that could alter the regional balance of power.
Simultaneously, significant field movements have taken place, with Turkish forces reducing their military presence in three key bases along the Trwaziya front in Ain Issa’s countryside: Sharkrak, Kunazda, and Kfifa. Portions of the Turkish troops were redeployed deeper into Turkish territory.
These changes suggest the possible formation of new regional arrangements in northeastern Syria.
According to sources, the emergence of these joint patrols aligns with efforts to regulate the security environment and bolster regional stability. These actions may indicate a shift toward a consensus-based formula among the influential actors in the area.
This repositioning coincided with the withdrawal of several factions of the "Syrian National Army" from the Peace Spring and Tal Abyad zones—a significant military move that may point to forthcoming changes in the region’s control and influence dynamics.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported yesterday an unprecedented and notable field activity: a joint tour involving a delegation from the International Coalition, the SDF, and representatives of the Damascus government took place in areas east of Ain Issa and along the M4 highway, extending to the Trwaziya region in Raqqa’s countryside.
This joint tour represents an exceptional development indicating heightened security coordination between previously opposing parties. According to sources, the tour reached advanced positions along the frontlines, amid strict security measures and heavy deployment of forces.
These efforts are part of broader field initiatives to reorganize conditions in this particularly sensitive area. The tour falls within a framework of security coordination and field-level understandings, targeting a region that remains tense due to its proximity to conflict lines and its strategic location along the vital M4 highway.
