Syrian army captures al-Shaddadi base following US withdrawal

The Syrian army has taken control of the al-Shaddadi military base in northeast Syria following the withdrawal of US troops as part of a ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces. The move, coordinated with the US, is the latest implementation of the ceasefire deal with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The US has been reducing its military presence in Syria, consolidating to a base in Jordan while continuing air strikes against ISIS targets in the region.

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