🇸🇾 The Syrian Army is pushing back against claims of retreating from key areas near Damascus, calling recent reports “a disinformation campaign” designed to spark fear. The Defense Ministry confirmed troops remain “fully deployed” in rural Damascus, ready to counter what it describes as “terrorist aggression.”
💥 Tensions flared as rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, reportedly seized military posts in southern provinces like Daraa—now under opposition control—and advanced closer to the capital. Some government units allegedly surrendered or defected, raising stakes in the ongoing conflict.
📈 The clashes mark an escalation in Syria’s decade-long crisis, with territorial gains shifting rapidly since late November. Analysts warn the fighting could destabilize areas near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a region already fraught with geopolitical risks.
🌍 While state media denies troop movements, locals report heightened military activity. “This isn’t just about headlines—it’s about survival,” one Damascus resident shared anonymously. As smoke rises on the horizon, the world watches to see if peace talks or prolonged warfare lie ahead.
