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#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

#Syria: this footage shows the US patrol made up of at least 5 vehicles, shortly before it came under attack today in the town of #Palmyra (central desert). This is an area the US visited for the very first time during a reconnaissance mission amid ongoing operations against #ISIS. According to local reports, 2 Government fighters were wounded, along with up to 4 US soldiers. The US has not yet commented on the incident.

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#Syria: Hijri wants so badly to sever all ties with Damascus that his armed wing, the National Guard, blocked the main road & prevented students from #Suwayda from reaching their exam centers. A special exam session was organized in the N. countryside, just on the other side of the front, with transportation provided by Damascus. Yet only a few of the ~13,000 students made it, some sneaking on foot through farmland & mined areas. The situation has reached such a point of no return that Hijri is effectively holding the Druze population under his control hostage - and condemning the future of Suwayda students.

#Syria: Hijri wants so badly to sever all ties with Damascus that his armed wing, the National Guard, blocked the main road & prevented students from #Suwayda from reaching their exam centers. A special exam session was organized in the N. countryside, just on the other side of the front, with transportation provided by Damascus. Yet only a few of the ~13,000 students made it, some sneaking on foot through farmland & mined areas. The situation has reached such a point of no return that Hijri is effectively holding the Druze population under his control hostage - and condemning the future of Suwayda students.

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#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

#Syria: the #Euphrates river has reached levels unseen in a long time. Heavy rains in Turkey and N. Syria, which prompted water releases from dams, significantly increased the river's flow, threatening temporary bridge structures.

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#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

#Syria: Ummayad Square in #Damascus probably like never before, after a sea of people gathered today for the festivities of the Liberation Day.

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A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

A new terror attack just struck #Damascus. It comes in the middle of Marco's visit and just 5 days after the previous terror attack. The area around the Ministry of Tourism was targeted, leaving several people dead and wounded. This is a major Intelligence failure.

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#Syria: 2 US Chinook helicopters were again seen flying today, this time over the E. #Daraa countryside.

#Syria: 2 US Chinook helicopters were again seen flying today, this time over the E. #Daraa countryside.

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#Syria: Rebels did not only overthrow one of the most oppressive Regimes on Earth, they also took down Assad's narco-State. Millions of Captagon pills were found inside Mazzeh Airbase. Geolocated in the Air Force Intelligence section:

#Syria: Rebels did not only overthrow one of the most oppressive Regimes on Earth, they also took down Assad's narco-State. Millions of Captagon pills were found inside Mazzeh Airbase. Geolocated in the Air Force Intelligence section:

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E. #Syria: an airstrike targeted moments ago the town of Mayadin (S. DeirEzzor province).

E. #Syria: an airstrike targeted moments ago the town of Mayadin (S. DeirEzzor province).

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#Syria: the site of St Simeon has officially reopened to tourism after 14 years. The Byzantine-era site was cleared of war remnants, fragile structures were consolidated & new visitor routes were created. The 5th-century basilica, where Simeon is said to have stood on his column for decades, is one of the most remarkable Christian monuments in the world & a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reopening is part of the Government's plan to capitalize on the exceptionally rich heritage of the country to boost tourism - from Damascus to Palmyra. Investments are planned in several areas, with projects on the Coast expected to follow soon. Spectacular view from the inauguration 👇 Full SANA video:

#Syria: the site of St Simeon has officially reopened to tourism after 14 years. The Byzantine-era site was cleared of war remnants, fragile structures were consolidated & new visitor routes were created. The 5th-century basilica, where Simeon is said to have stood on his column for decades, is one of the most remarkable Christian monuments in the world & a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reopening is part of the Government's plan to capitalize on the exceptionally rich heritage of the country to boost tourism - from Damascus to Palmyra. Investments are planned in several areas, with projects on the Coast expected to follow soon. Spectacular view from the inauguration 👇 Full SANA video:

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#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

#Syria: they waited for this day for 13 long years. Residents of Tadamon district are taking to the streets to celebrate the arrest of Amjad Youssef and to honor the nearly 300 victims (Syrians and Palestinians) of the massacre.

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#Syria: the pontoon bridge at Mayadin (S. #DeirEzzor) was completed before sunset, with Turkish assistance (experts & equipment). It is now undergoing final tests before opening to the public.

#Syria: the pontoon bridge at Mayadin (S. #DeirEzzor) was completed before sunset, with Turkish assistance (experts & equipment). It is now undergoing final tests before opening to the public.

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Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

Tourism in #Syria is booming. Visitor numbers more than doubled in first half of 2026, while foreign tourist arrivals jumped 5x. 3.52 million tourists were recorded: - 2.13 million Syrian expatriates (+ 75%) - 719,000 foreign tourists (+ 448%) - 664,000 Arab tourists (+ 107%). Most foreign tourists came from Turkey, Germany, Sweden, US, Netherlands, Canada & the UK. Most Arab tourists came from neighboring countries: Jordan, Lebanon & Iraq. Source:

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#Syria: since the morning, the Defense Ministry has been deploying in the Arab-majority areas formerly held by #SDF, following yesterday's agreement. Video shows a convoy heading toward Shadadi (S. Hasakah).

#Syria: since the morning, the Defense Ministry has been deploying in the Arab-majority areas formerly held by #SDF, following yesterday's agreement. Video shows a convoy heading toward Shadadi (S. Hasakah).

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#Syria: return of displaced Kurdish people to Ras Al-Ain didn't go as smoothly as previous returns elsewhere. A number of residents attacked and vandalized vehicles part of the return convoy, with claims that those targeted are "#SDF-affiliated". This raises serious questions about the security arrangements, as return convoys are supposed to be protected by Security forces.

#Syria: return of displaced Kurdish people to Ras Al-Ain didn't go as smoothly as previous returns elsewhere. A number of residents attacked and vandalized vehicles part of the return convoy, with claims that those targeted are "#SDF-affiliated". This raises serious questions about the security arrangements, as return convoys are supposed to be protected by Security forces.

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#Syria: a former Republican Guard member, who also served as an informant, was abducted 2 nights ago in #Damascus. He was then executed.

#Syria: a former Republican Guard member, who also served as an informant, was abducted 2 nights ago in #Damascus. He was then executed.

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#Syria: "forget your children (being tortured). If you want children, make more" - #Daraa Political Security chief (2011). 15 years later: same man, just before the start of his public trial 👇

#Syria: "forget your children (being tortured). If you want children, make more" - #Daraa Political Security chief (2011). 15 years later: same man, just before the start of his public trial 👇

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#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

#Syria: tensions tonight in #Damascus as 100s of people protesting against Regime remnants are trying to enter the Alawite-majority district of Mazzeh 86. Sporadic gunfire can be heard.

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Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

Before and after. 2 close Hezbollah friends fighting for Assad in #Syria. First was killed in October 2023. Second was slain this week.

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#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

#Syria: for the first time in 14 years, a collective Christian prayer was held in Kinsabba (N. #Latakia). The event took place during a visit by the Archbishop of Latakia and was marked by celebrations from residents returning to Kinsabba and nearby areas. A strategic location, Kinsabba was for years on the front between Rebels & Regime, changing hands several times during the war & sustaining severe damage.

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Turns out there's a reason for the "NO SMOKING" signs at gas stations. This video from #Idlib countryside shows an employee reacting within seconds - and likely preventing a disaster.

Turns out there's a reason for the "NO SMOKING" signs at gas stations. This video from #Idlib countryside shows an employee reacting within seconds - and likely preventing a disaster.

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The destruction of Assad's chemical weapons has officially begun. The video shows aerial bombs being dismantled - designed with 2 compartments to mix the chemical agent before dispersing sarin. These chemical weapons were supposed to be destroyed over a decade ago, but Assad deceived the international community, retaining chemical weapons & sarin that he used until the 2017 strike. The destruction is carried out by Damascus under OPCW oversight.

The destruction of Assad's chemical weapons has officially begun. The video shows aerial bombs being dismantled - designed with 2 compartments to mix the chemical agent before dispersing sarin. These chemical weapons were supposed to be destroyed over a decade ago, but Assad deceived the international community, retaining chemical weapons & sarin that he used until the 2017 strike. The destruction is carried out by Damascus under OPCW oversight.

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Today is the 2nd anniversary of the largest-ever Israeli landing operation in #Syria. 120 IDF commandos, flown in by helicopters, landed near Masyaf (W. #Hama) at an underground missile-manufacturing facility linked to Iran. Roads leading to the site were bombed to block pro-Assad reinforcements - attack left at least 16 dead, mostly guards protecting the facility. See: The commandos entered the underground complex, seized documents & materials - and ultimately blew up the facility with explosives placed inside. The video of the unprecedented operation, which lasted 2.5 hours, was released one month after Assad's fall.

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the largest-ever Israeli landing operation in #Syria. 120 IDF commandos, flown in by helicopters, landed near Masyaf (W. #Hama) at an underground missile-manufacturing facility linked to Iran. Roads leading to the site were bombed to block pro-Assad reinforcements - attack left at least 16 dead, mostly guards protecting the facility. See: The commandos entered the underground complex, seized documents & materials - and ultimately blew up the facility with explosives placed inside. The video of the unprecedented operation, which lasted 2.5 hours, was released one month after Assad's fall.

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Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

Chain reaction in action: Russian jets bomb a site near the Turkish border. Turkey shoots down a Russian Su-24. Syrian Rebels kill one of the 2 Pilots during his parachute descent. Rebels ambush a rescue helicopter and kill a Russian Marine with a TOW missile (video). Result: 2 aircraft lost and 2 dead - incl. a Pilot. 🎥 November 24, 2015.

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#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

#Syria: rare case of US weapon destroying a US-made vehicle during the war - with US forces on neither side. 🎥 17th November 2015.

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Today is the anniversary of the massive Israeli strike on Assad's nuclear reactor in Kibar. Built on the #Euphrates with N. Korean experts, it was well outside Israel's usual surveillance zone - and was detected only at an advanced stage. On that night in 2007, Israel dropped 18 tons of bombs, obliterating Assad's clandestine nuclear site in seconds. Israel expected Assad to retaliate. Instead, he claimed that nothing important was hit. His UN Ambassador claimed Syrian air defenses repelled the attack, forcing the Israeli jets to "drop their ammunition and fuel tanks" without any target being hit: The bombs were dropped indeed. Just not the way he claimed: Kibar reactor was obliterated & Assad's nuclear program was buried once for all. Aftermath of the strike:

Today is the anniversary of the massive Israeli strike on Assad's nuclear reactor in Kibar. Built on the #Euphrates with N. Korean experts, it was well outside Israel's usual surveillance zone - and was detected only at an advanced stage. On that night in 2007, Israel dropped 18 tons of bombs, obliterating Assad's clandestine nuclear site in seconds. Israel expected Assad to retaliate. Instead, he claimed that nothing important was hit. His UN Ambassador claimed Syrian air defenses repelled the attack, forcing the Israeli jets to "drop their ammunition and fuel tanks" without any target being hit: The bombs were dropped indeed. Just not the way he claimed: Kibar reactor was obliterated & Assad's nuclear program was buried once for all. Aftermath of the strike:

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Imagine hating your neighbor so much you bring back the trebuchet - flaming projectile included. 🎥 July 27, 2013.

Imagine hating your neighbor so much you bring back the trebuchet - flaming projectile included. 🎥 July 27, 2013.

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#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

#Syria: facing uptick of pro-Regime attacks vs civilians in Greater #Idlib (15+ children killed & wounded yesterday in a school), Fateh Mubin Operation Room, gathering main Rebel groups, launched this morning "Deterrence of Aggression" op'. Focus is the W. #Aleppo countryside.

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#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

#Syria: barrel bomber (Mi-17) attempting to escape an inevitable fate. 🎥 February 11, 2020.

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#Syria: after a patient treated for cancer died in a Hospital in Azaz (N. #Aleppo), his relatives went on a rampage and broke/damaged critical equipment, incl. ICU ventilators. As a result, an elderly woman died of suffocation (shown by the arrow in the video) and the Hospital temporarily closed. Those who committed this insanity will now face accountability. Video of the incident is horrifying

#Syria: after a patient treated for cancer died in a Hospital in Azaz (N. #Aleppo), his relatives went on a rampage and broke/damaged critical equipment, incl. ICU ventilators. As a result, an elderly woman died of suffocation (shown by the arrow in the video) and the Hospital temporarily closed. Those who committed this insanity will now face accountability. Video of the incident is horrifying

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Syrian Rebels used a lesser-known variant of the Hell Cannon: delayed detonation. Once it penetrated a building, the structure became a deadly trap. 🎥 May 23, 2015.

Syrian Rebels used a lesser-known variant of the Hell Cannon: delayed detonation. Once it penetrated a building, the structure became a deadly trap. 🎥 May 23, 2015.

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Incredible story of a man who walled himself for over a decade after being wanted & arrested by Regime for taking part in anti-Assad protests. Only his wife knew it, secretly passing food & medicine via a small hole. He finally emerged on Dec. 8, 2024.

Incredible story of a man who walled himself for over a decade after being wanted & arrested by Regime for taking part in anti-Assad protests. Only his wife knew it, secretly passing food & medicine via a small hole. He finally emerged on Dec. 8, 2024.

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#Syria: yesterday, the Basilica of Deir Semaan (St Simeon) saw its first pilgrimage in 15 years. The event was held on the occasion of St Simeon the Stylite's feast day, according to the Christian calendar. The column of St Simeon was restored last month in the Basilica:

#Syria: yesterday, the Basilica of Deir Semaan (St Simeon) saw its first pilgrimage in 15 years. The event was held on the occasion of St Simeon the Stylite's feast day, according to the Christian calendar. The column of St Simeon was restored last month in the Basilica:

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#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

#Syria: this unusual debris, reportedly an unexploded missile, fell today in the Southern #Suwayda countryside.

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#Syria: a Christian man was freed after being abducted by National Guard-affiliated gunmen in #Suwayda. He was held for over one month and was tortured while his captors asked $200,000 for his release. Abdul Baqi explained the operation was made possible through contacts with local groups in Hijri-held Suwayda. The man was subsequently brought back to Government-controlled areas.

#Syria: a Christian man was freed after being abducted by National Guard-affiliated gunmen in #Suwayda. He was held for over one month and was tortured while his captors asked $200,000 for his release. Abdul Baqi explained the operation was made possible through contacts with local groups in Hijri-held Suwayda. The man was subsequently brought back to Government-controlled areas.

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#Syria: a hell cannon is already impressive - an entire battery is just nuts. From the battle to break the E. #Aleppo siege. 🎥 August 2, 2016.

#Syria: a hell cannon is already impressive - an entire battery is just nuts. From the battle to break the E. #Aleppo siege. 🎥 August 2, 2016.

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Widespread protests continue tonight against the sharp increase of fuel prices. While most are taking place in the Eastern region, with many roads still blocked, the M5 Highway is also cut off at Maaret Numan (video).

Widespread protests continue tonight against the sharp increase of fuel prices. While most are taking place in the Eastern region, with many roads still blocked, the M5 Highway is also cut off at Maaret Numan (video).

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#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

#Syria: the Euphrates Dam, the country's largest reservoir, has reached water levels not seen since 1988. It is now at 97% of its capacity, after receiving 3 billion of m³ in recent weeks, thanks to the unusually heavy rainy season in Syria and Turkey. As a precautionary measure, water releases are being carried out & will reach ~800 m³ per second, which will raise the level of the Euphrates to heights unseen in decades. Authorities warned people days in advance not to swim or go too close to the river banks.

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#Syria: celebrations tonight in #Homs following reports that Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, has been killed. He stands as the ultimate symbol of occupation, while many residents of the city still bear the deep scars of the siege, marked by significant Hezbollah involvement from July 2013 onward.

#Syria: celebrations tonight in #Homs following reports that Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, has been killed. He stands as the ultimate symbol of occupation, while many residents of the city still bear the deep scars of the siege, marked by significant Hezbollah involvement from July 2013 onward.

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Anti-tank missiles are designed for ground targets, but Syrian Rebels took them to another level. Final moments of a Gazelle helicopter before being blown up mid-air with a #TOW missile 👇 📽️ September 2, 2016.

Anti-tank missiles are designed for ground targets, but Syrian Rebels took them to another level. Final moments of a Gazelle helicopter before being blown up mid-air with a #TOW missile 👇 📽️ September 2, 2016.

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Thread on security challenges the new Syrian leadership faces. Looters/robbers were arrested in #Tartus while a train and a pharmaceutic factory were burned down past ~24 hours in #Latakia by unknown people.

Thread on security challenges the new Syrian leadership faces. Looters/robbers were arrested in #Tartus while a train and a pharmaceutic factory were burned down past ~24 hours in #Latakia by unknown people.

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