YPG/SDF Broke the Agreement: Syrian Army Deployed to Hasakah

An agreement between Damascus and the SDF aimed at ending hostilities and fully integrating armed elements into state institutions has collapsed, triggering renewed fighting and a major military advance by Syrian forces.

Ceasefire and Integration Deal Collapses

The Syrian government and the SDF terrorist gorup had reached a ceasefire and full integration agreement that included the group’s complete withdrawal from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor, the transfer of public institutions in Hasakah to state authority, centralized control over border crossings and energy resources, and the individual integration of SDF members into Syrian security forces.

However, the SDF’s refusal to hand over prisons it controls was described by Syrian sources as a direct violation of the agreement. As a result, clashes escalated and Syrian army units began advancing toward Hasakah.

Syrian Army Advances Toward Hasakah

Syrian army units, supported by Arab tribal forces, have reached the Panorama Junction at the southern entrance of Hasakah city. The junction lies approximately 2.2 kilometers from the city’s southern ring road.

Forces advancing from the directions of Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor reportedly converged on the area, tightening pressure on SDF-held neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city.

Shara–Abdi Talks End Without Breakthrough

The Syrian Presidency announced that a meeting between President Ahmed Shara and SDF leader Mazlum Abdi, which lasted around five hours, ended without agreement. Hasakah was identified as a core point of contention between the two sides.

While officials said further meetings could be held in the coming days, the Syrian army’s advance toward Hasakah has continued unabated.

Trump Calls Shara Amid Escalating Tensions

Diplomatic activity intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with President Ahmed Shara. According to a statement, both leaders emphasized the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity and independence, and agreed on supporting efforts to restore stability.

The call also underlined the need to guarantee the rights of the Kurdish population within the framework of the Syrian state. The two sides agreed to continue cooperation in the fight against ISIS terrorist group and discussed broader regional issues, stressing the importance of giving Syria an opportunity for a more stable future.

Protests Outside U.S. Consulate in Erbil

Meanwhile, demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. consulate in Erbil to protest Washington’s refusal to intervene against Syrian army operations targeting the SDF.

Some protesters were seen carrying posters of SDF leader Mazlum Abdi, chanting slogans against the Syrian government and calling on the United States to step in. As tensions rose, security forces from the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government deployed reinforcements and dispersed the crowd.