The Syrian Arab Army's operations authority has declared a full state of alert after one of its military bases in the Hasakah countryside was targeted by a missile attack from Iraqi territory. The Syrian army affirmed that it will fulfill its responsibilities to defend Syrian lands and respond to any aggressions.
The shelling targeted a military base near the town of Al-Yarubiyah in the Hasakah countryside, where five missiles were launched from the vicinity of the village of Tal al-Hawa, located about 20 kilometers inside Iraqi territory. According to the statement, communication has been established with the Iraqi side to coordinate efforts, and the Iraqi army has begun a search operation to locate the perpetrators.
Details of the Incident
This escalation comes just hours after the dismantling of a cell affiliated with the "Popular Mobilization Forces" in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria. A Syrian security source told Damascus Radio that investigations are ongoing with the detainees to uncover details of their connections and the tasks assigned to them, noting that the cell was active in information transfer and arms smuggling in the region.
The Assistant Minister of Defense for the Eastern Region, Siban Hamo, held the Iraqi authorities fully responsible for the targeting of the military base, calling on Baghdad to take decisive measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. In a post on the "X" platform, Hamo emphasized that the attack reflects the Iraqi authorities' inability to control their territory and prevent its use for launching attacks that threaten the security and safety of Syria.
Context and Background
In a related context, the commander of the Iraqi border forces, Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Wahab Sukar Al-Saeedi, confirmed that there is coordination between the Iraqi and Syrian forces to secure the border crossings. He indicated that the Iraqi border with Syria is fully secured, with no cases of infiltration, supported by surveillance cameras and tight security.
At the same time, signs of escalation within Lebanon are raising concerns in Syria, as sources close to the government indicate that the Lebanese situation could impact Syria's stability. Leaders in "Hezbollah" have threatened the Lebanese authorities with a new performance after the war, complicating the Syrian situation further.
Implications and Effects
The turmoil along the Syrian borders with Iraq and Lebanon may drive Syria to increase coordination with authorities in both countries to prevent arms and drug smuggling and dry up sources of support for "Hezbollah" and Iranian-affiliated militias. Military expert Colonel Abdul Jabbar Al-Akeidi pointed out that the possibility of Syria entering the circle of conflict through intervention in Lebanon poses a significant challenge with dire consequences for regional security.
Al-Akeidi considered it wise to avoid intervention in the war except within the framework of security and military coordination to secure the borders, noting that both sides, the Iranian project and the Zionist project, are lurking in the region and in Syria.
Impact on the Arab Region
Economically, the first negative repercussions of the war in the region are beginning to appear on Syria, which is suffering from a domestic gas crisis and rising prices amid a fragile economic situation. These crises may affect hopes for reconstruction that had revived after the return of oil and gas fields to government control.
Economic expert Osama Al-Qadi indicated that the return of control over oil and gas wells will not quickly resolve the fuel issue in Syria, and it may take six months to a year to achieve coverage of needs by 50 to 70 percent. The fragile economic situation may pressure Damascus to avoid involvement in any conflict.
In conclusion, the situations along the Syrian-Iraqi and Lebanese borders remain under observation, as Syria seeks to maintain its stability and prevent any threats that could affect its national security.