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Drone Attack Hits Al-Tanf Base in Syria

Medical facility destroyed by a drone attack on Al-Tanf base (Free Syrian Army)
Medical facility destroyed by a drone attack on Al-Tanf base (Free Syrian Army)
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Drone Attack Hits Al-Tanf Base in Syria

Medical facility destroyed by a drone attack on Al-Tanf base (Free Syrian Army)
Medical facility destroyed by a drone attack on Al-Tanf base (Free Syrian Army)

Three one-way attack drones targeted the Al-Tanf military base in southeastern Syria on Friday, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

CENTCOM issued a statement noting that two of the drones were shot down by Coalition Forces while one struck the compound, injuring two members of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) who received medical treatment. No US forces were injured.

Members of the FSA deployed at the base said two of the drones were shot down by the coalition while a third exploded without causing any injuries or damages.

A spokesman for the faction asserted that the attack would not deter the ongoing operations with the coalition in their fight against ISIS.

The FSA faction disseminated several photos of the damage to a medical facility in Al-Tanf due to the drone attack.

The US forces did not accuse any party of the attack.

“Attacks of this kind are unacceptable – they place our troops and our partners at risk and jeopardize the fight against ISIS,” said Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesperson.

Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) suggested that the drones belonged to pro-Iranian groups, explaining that the Free Syrian Army is a US-backed opposition faction active in Al-Tanf area.

The coalition forces have previously thwarted similar attacks, including with drones, the most recent of which was last August on the Al-Tanf base, established in 2016. The headquarters is located near the Jordanian and Iraqi borders and is strategically important as it is situated on the Baghdad-Damascus road.

The international coalition forces against ISIS are deployed in several bases controlled by the Kurdish fighters in north and northeastern Syria.

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National Coalition: Positive Meeting with New Syrian Leadership

The head of the National Coalition (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The head of the National Coalition (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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National Coalition: Positive Meeting with New Syrian Leadership

The head of the National Coalition (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The head of the National Coalition (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Syrian National Coalition for Revolutionary and Opposition Forces announced that the meeting held on Wednesday evening at the People’s Palace in Damascus between Ahmed Al-Sharaa, leader of the new Syrian administration, and the head of the coalition, was “positive and constructive.”
The discussion reportedly involved a candid and transparent exchange of perspectives on the challenges of the current phase and potential strategies to address them in a manner that serves the Syrian people and nation.
In a statement published on its website on Sunday, the coalition addressed what it described as “misinformation” circulating on social media regarding the content of the meeting.
The group reaffirmed its support for the efforts of the interim government in Damascus “amid these difficult circumstances” to achieve security, civil peace, and stability, as well as to deliver essential services to citizens. It also expressed appreciation for the support of allied and friendly nations in providing humanitarian aid and assisting the new leadership in alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people and fostering stability.
During the meeting, the coalition leadership and the new Syrian administration discussed several critical issues, including plans for the upcoming national conference. Talks also covered the role of political and societal institutions, as well as civil society organizations that emerged during and prior to the revolution. The coalition clarified that the meeting did not involve discussions about quotas, appointments, or any matters unrelated to the broader interests of the Syrian people.
The statement underscored the need for collective action to support state-building efforts that align with the aspirations of the Syrian people. It reiterated the coalition’s vision for the transitional phase and emphasized the importance of unity among Syrians.
“All Syrians are in the same boat and must navigate it together, sharing responsibilities and working in coordination to achieve their common goals,” the statement read.