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The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continues to restrict the movement of US-led coalition convoys in the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah.
On September 27, army troops intercepted a convoy of the coalition near the village of Qubur al-Ghraginah in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah. The convoy, which consisted of five vehicles, attempted to enter the town. However, it was eventually forced to withdraw.
Three days later, on September 30, army troops intercepted a second convoy of the coalition. The convoy, which consisted of six vehicles, was stopped in the eastern al-Hasakah countryside as it was attempting to enter the village of al-Sibat. The convoy retreated after a brief confrontation with the troops.
SAA troops and government supporters have been working to restrict the movements of the US-led coalition in northeastern Syria for around a year now.
Several hundreds US troops are currently present in northeastern Syria. Most of these troops are deployed at bases located within key gas and oil fields in the governorates of al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor. In the last few months, the coalition expanded and reinforced many of its bases in the region.
Damascus and its allies have been growing frustrated with the US illegitimate presence in northeastern Syria. Washington’s unwillingness to withdraw its troops could eventually lead to a confrontation in the region.
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