Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 15, 2026 at 06:54 PM

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In February 2026, the Syrian army took control of the al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria after the withdrawal of US troops. This move, coordinated with the US, is part of a ceasefire agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian Ministry of Defence confirmed the takeover in the Hasakah countryside. The US had operated in al-Shaddadi since 2016 after Kurdish forces seized it from ISIL (ISIS). US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the ceasefire implementation was progressing positively, emphasizing the importance of continued implementation and similar agreements with other Syrian communities. Residents reported explosions and fires at the base as Americans destroyed remaining material in preparation for their departure.

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Heidi Pett 30% Iraq 40% Jordan 40% Al Jazeera 40% Hasakah 50% Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) 60% Marco Rubio 60% Syria ×270% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) 70% al-Shaddadi ×480% United States ×480% Syrian Arab Army ×290%

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us withdrawal 90% syrian army 90% ceasefire agreement 80% kurdish-led forces 70% al-shaddadi base 70% syria 60% implementation 50% us presence 50% al-tanf 40%

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