Tensions between the Syrian Army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in the eastern bank of the Euphrates of Deir ez-Zor Governorate have always been high following the liberation of Deir ez-Zor city from ISIL and the SDF's capture of large parts of the area following its offensive against ISIL with CJTF–OIR support. On 16 September 2017, either Syrian or Russian aircraft bombed SDF positions on the eastern bank.[6] On 25 September, Russian and Syrian forces shelled SDF forces in the nearby Conoco gas field.[7][8][9] Between 7 February and 8 February 2018, clashes between the SDF and pro-Syrian government forces near Khasham resulted in US airstrikes on pro-government forces which killed dozens of pro-government militiamen, allegedly including contractors of the Russian private military company Wagner Group.[10] Additional armed incidents took place in the following weeks.[11][12]
Tensions between the two backers of the Syrian government and Syrian Democratic Forces, Russia and the United States respectively, had also risen before the clashes due to the alleged Douma chemical attack and the subsequent missile strikes against the Syrian government by the US, France and the United Kingdom.
A few days before the clashes, there were claims that the SDF were going to restart anti-ISIL operations in co-ordination with the US-led coalition near the Iraq–Syria border in Deir ez-Zor Governorate.[13] The previous offensive against ISIL in the region was postponed due to the Turkish offensive against SDF forces in Afrin.[14][15]
Clashes
On 29 April, the Syrian Army attacked and captured four SDF-held villages on the eastern side of the Euphrates river in Deir ez-Zor Governorate.[3] According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), nine pro-government and six SDF-affiliated fighters were killed in the clashes.[5]SDF spokesperson Kino Gabriel claimed that the clashes were "supporting terrorism and an attempt to obstruct the war against terrorism".[16] Several hours later, the SDF claimed they recaptured all of the villages they lost,[3][17] although the SOHR reported three of the four villages had been recaptured by the SDF.[4] Some local sources claimed that US-led coalition jets hit pro-government forces attacking the SDF,[1][2] although the Pentagon stated they only conducted warning airstrikes and did not hit the pro-government troops directly.[18]
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On 29 April 2018 clashes took place between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces SDF in Deir ez Zor Governorate Deir ez Zor Governorate clashes April 2018 Part of the Deir ez Zor Governorate campaign of the Syrian civil warDate29 April 2018LocationEastern bank of the Euphrates Deir ez Zor Governorate SyriaStatusInconclusive minor Syrian government gains Syrian pro government forces capture four villages 3 SDF recaptures all four villages per SDF 3 or at least three per SOHR 4 BelligerentsSyrian governmentSyrian Democratic Forces CJTF OIR 1 2 Casualties and losses9 killed 5 6 killed 5 22 wounded 4 Contents 1 Background 2 Clashes 3 See also 4 ReferencesBackground EditSee also Battle of Khasham and Deir ez Zor campaign 2017 19 Tensions between the Syrian Army and the Syrian Democratic Forces in the eastern bank of the Euphrates of Deir ez Zor Governorate have always been high following the liberation of Deir ez Zor city from ISIL and the SDF s capture of large parts of the area following its offensive against ISIL with CJTF OIR support On 16 September 2017 either Syrian or Russian aircraft bombed SDF positions on the eastern bank 6 On 25 September Russian and Syrian forces shelled SDF forces in the nearby Conoco gas field 7 8 9 Between 7 February and 8 February 2018 clashes between the SDF and pro Syrian government forces near Khasham resulted in US airstrikes on pro government forces which killed dozens of pro government militiamen allegedly including contractors of the Russian private military company Wagner Group 10 Additional armed incidents took place in the following weeks 11 12 Tensions between the two backers of the Syrian government and Syrian Democratic Forces Russia and the United States respectively had also risen before the clashes due to the alleged Douma chemical attack and the subsequent missile strikes against the Syrian government by the US France and the United Kingdom A few days before the clashes there were claims that the SDF were going to restart anti ISIL operations in co ordination with the US led coalition near the Iraq Syria border in Deir ez Zor Governorate 13 The previous offensive against ISIL in the region was postponed due to the Turkish offensive against SDF forces in Afrin 14 15 Clashes EditOn 29 April the Syrian Army attacked and captured four SDF held villages on the eastern side of the Euphrates river in Deir ez Zor Governorate 3 According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights SOHR nine pro government and six SDF affiliated fighters were killed in the clashes 5 SDF spokesperson Kino Gabriel claimed that the clashes were supporting terrorism and an attempt to obstruct the war against terrorism 16 Several hours later the SDF claimed they recaptured all of the villages they lost 3 17 although the SOHR reported three of the four villages had been recaptured by the SDF 4 Some local sources claimed that US led coalition jets hit pro government forces attacking the SDF 1 2 although the Pentagon stated they only conducted warning airstrikes and did not hit the pro government troops directly 18 See also EditBattle of Qamishli 2016 Battle of al Hasakah 2016 Battle of Khasham September 2016 Deir ez Zor air raidReferences Edit a b U S backed forces say they regain villages seized by Syrian army a b Syria SDF reclaim territory hours after government capture a b c d U S backed forces say they regain villages seized by Syrian army Reuters 29 April 2018 Retrieved 29 April 2018 a b c Syrian troops briefly take villages east of Euphrates river a b c Syria regime US backed forces in deadly clashes Monitor Archived from the original on 2018 05 02 Retrieved 2018 05 01 Jets strike U S backed forces in eastern Syria Reuters 16 September 2017 U S backed militias says Russian jets struck its fighters in east Syria Reuters 25 September 2017 Retrieved 25 September 2017 Andrew Illingworth 25 September 2017 BREAKING Russian warplanes bomb Kurdish forces in east Deir Ezzor reports al Masdar News Archived from the original on 30 March 2019 Retrieved 25 September 2017 Andrew Illingworth 25 September 2017 Syrian Army Russian artillery shells Kurdish forces in east Deir Ezzor reports Update al Masdar News Archived from the original on 30 March 2019 Retrieved 25 September 2017 The U S led coalition killed Russians in airstrikes against pro Syrian government forces reports say Newsweek 2018 02 12 Retrieved 2018 02 13 U S airstrike destroys Russian made tank used by pro Syria forces NBC News 13 February 2018 Phil Stewart 13 February 2018 U S drone destroys Russian made tank in Syria Reuters Retrieved 14 February 2018 http www rudaw net english middleeast syria 240420181 bare URL Battle against Isil paused in Syria as Kurdish fighters battle Turkey Telegraph 6 March 2018 Retrieved 6 March 2018 US backed Syria force to redeploy 1 700 from IS fight to Afrin You are being redirected www nrttv com Archived from the original on 2018 04 29 SDF Regain Control of Villages Near Euphrates Captured by Syrian Army Murasolen 29 April 2018 Retrieved 29 April 2018 Update US warplanes purposely avoided striking Syrian Army during Deir Ezzor attack only fired warning shots Pentagon Archived from the original on 2018 06 26 Retrieved 2018 05 01 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Deir ez Zor Governorate clashes amp oldid 1117089582, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
