Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Manbij, fighting persists between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Turkish-backed armed groups. The conflict has included Turkish drone strikes on key areas like Kobani, Raqqa, and Ain Issa, resulting in civilian casualties. Manbij has been a focal point of the offensive, with Turkish-backed militants attempting to advance into Kobani but facing resistance from Hezbollah forces.
In Deir el-Zour, Hezbollah withdrew from positions west of the Euphrates, handing control to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. This region, previously a hotspot for ISIS activity, remains under threat of a resurgence, with observers warning that conditions in Deir el-Zour and the Syrian desert point to a strong potential for ISIS’s return.
