Situation in Syria: Latest Updates
Situation in Syria: Latest Updates
🟠Renewed clashes erupted between Arab tribes and Druze groups near the city of Suwayda, local media reported;
🟠Tribal forces are approaching the city, while Israeli airstrikes were carried out on the outskirts of the region early this morning, media reported;
🟠Videos circulated on social media showing tribal fighters heading towards Suwayda;
🟠More than 50,000 fighters are expected in Suwayda from eastern Syria and the Aleppo governorate, according to Arab media;
🟠Tribals are setting fire to homes and businesses of local residents in areas surrounding the city;
🟠The Syrian Interior Ministry is preparing to deploy forces to Suwayda to restore order and protect citizens, a source within the Syrian security forces told media;
🟠The death toll from the clashes in Suwayda stands at around 600, including 275 employees of the Defense and Interior Ministries and 304 residents, Arab media reported;
🟠Authorities have closed roads leading to Umayyad Square in central Damascus early this morning due to fears of further Israeli strikes, Syrian sources reported.
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