Syrian Democratic Forces Expand Military Tunnel Construction

ARK News.. A Syrian media source has revealed that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue to expand their military tunnel network in northeastern Syria, despite an agreement signed by their commander, Mazloum Abdi, with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to integrate the SDF into the structure of the Syrian army.

According to Syria TV, the SDF has intensified excavation efforts since late last year, particularly in Hasaka province, Kobani, and Raqqa, following the collapse of the Assad regime.

The source stated that the SDF has been constructing an extensive underground tunnel network in major cities across Hasaka province, including Hasaka, Qamishlo, Amouda, Dirbasiye, and Derik. Additionally, they have established underground command centers and ammunition depots.

Furthermore, the source indicated that large quantities of weapons previously belonging to the ousted regime have been moved by the SDF to massive underground warehouses in Hasaka and its southern countryside. Some of these weapons have reportedly been stored near U.S.-led coalition bases.

Excavation work resumed earlier this year in a tunnel that had been inactive for the past two years. The source noted that the entire city has witnessed significant expansion in tunnel construction and the establishment of new military sites over the past three months.

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