Syria says takes over northeast base after international coalition pullout
The Hindu·9h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Syria's defense ministry announced that Syrian army forces took control of Qasrak air base in Hasakeh province on Thursday after U.S.-led international coalition forces withdrew. The base was previously held by coalition troops fighting the Islamic State group in the region.
Key Entities
SyriaQasrak air baseHasakeh provinceU.S.-led international coalitionIslamic StateSANA