US forces begin withdrawal from Syria to Iraqi Kurdistan
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- US forces begin withdrawing from Syria toward Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Largest US base in Syria, Qasr al-Sur, being dismantled.
US military units have officially started withdrawing from Syrian territory, relocating personnel and equipment toward Iraqi Kurdistan. The move signals a notable shift in Washington’s military footprint in the region.
Largest Base in Syria Being Dismantled
The withdrawal is centered on Qasr al-Sur base in northwest Hasakah, considered the largest US facility in Syria in terms of infrastructure and area. Field sources report that logistics facilities inside the base are being dismantled, while trucks and armored carriers transport soldiers and weapons toward the Syrian-Iraqi border.
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Planned Military Realignment
The drawdown follows weeks of anticipation regarding the fate of US forces in Syria. Gradual evacuations of personnel have been observed, in line with a timetable set by military leadership to ensure a secure relocation to new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Analysts say the movement may reflect a strategic realignment aimed at consolidating US operations closer to Iraq while maintaining influence in the broader region.
