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August 28, 2023

Clashes between US-backed groups in Syria leave 3 dead, raise tensions in area occupied by American troops

Three gunmen were killed after gunfire broke out in eastern Syria. The fighting raised concern over the division between US-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters.

August 25, 2023

Russia's infamous 'General Armageddon' fired, but move could be Putin ruse: expert

The reported firing of a top Russian general could be part of a larger disinformation campaign by Russian President Vladimir Putin to distract Western intelligence.

August 23, 2023

Syrians raid government offices, block highway as protests over country’s economy escalate

Antigovernment demonstrations in southern Syria have been intensifying. Protestors angered by the country’s economic crisis raided local offices of the ruling Baath party Wednesday.

August 21, 2023

Israeli airstrikes near Syrian capital cause injury and damage, reports say

The Israeli military reportedly conducted airstrikes in close proximity to Syria's capital, Damascus, resulting in the injury of one soldier and causing material damage.

August 21, 2023

Protests in Syria spread as anger over increasing prices continues to grow in the war-torn country

As anger over increasing prices across Syria continues to grow, more residents are beginning to protest. The country's president has increased wages, heightening inflation.

August 15, 2023

Islamic State group commands thousands of members in Syria, Iraq: Fighters pose threat, says UN experts

United Nations experts say thousands of members of the Islamic State group still exist in Syria and Iraq, and the group's fighters pose a terrorist threat in Afghanistan.

August 11, 2023

Islamic State gunmen suspected of ambushing Syrian bus carrying soldiers on desert road, killing 20

About 20 Syrian soldiers were killed after gunmen, who may have been members of the Islamic State group, ambushed a bus in the country’s east.

August 9, 2023

Syrian President Assad accuses Turkey of fueling violence, calls for withdrawal of Turkish forces

Syrian President Bashar Assad has criticized Turkey for exacerbating the surge in violence within his war-ravaged country and demanded the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria.

July 26, 2023

US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria

U.S. Air Force F-35s have arrived in the Middle East, where the Air Force said they will provide security for maritime traffic and assist in Syria.

July 25, 2023

Russian aircraft damages US drone flying over Syria

Russia's military targeted and damaged a U.S. drone that was flying over Syria on a mission against ISIS forces, the U.S. military announced Tuesday.