Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand guard after U.S.-led international coalition forces destroyed their equipment while withdrawing from the Qasrak base, in Hasakah, Syria, April 16, 2026.
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Syria said on Thursday (April 16, 2026) that it had taken control of a military base in Hasakeh province in the northeast after forces from the U.S.-led international coalition against the Islamic State group withdrew.
Syrian army forces “took over the Qasrak air base… after the withdrawal of international coalition forces”, said a defence ministry statement carried by state news agency SANA.
Published – April 16, 2026 11:34 pm IST