The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

New joint patrol | Russian and Turkish patrol tour Al-Hasakah countryside

Al-Hasakah province: SOHR activists have reported that Russian and Turkish forces have conducted a new joint patrol this morning in the eastern and western Al-Darbasiyah.

The joint patrol comprises eight Turkish and Russian military vehicles and two Russian helicopters.

The patrol has set off from the crossing of Shirik village, 12 kilometres to west of Al-Darbasiyah, and toured the villages of Dalil, Malak, A’tishan, Taalak, Barakah, Barkafri, Tel Kadish, Ghanamiyeh, Karbatli and Tel Karma.

Yesterday, SOHR activists reported that Russian forces conducted a military patrol comprising vehicles, and troop carriers in the eastern and western countryside of Al-Derbasiyah in Al-Hasakah countryside.

The conducting of the Russian patrol comes amid hectic movements by regime forces in the area.

Regime forces changed and replaced forces at the border posts in the western Al-Darbasiya countryside, reaching the frontlines with “Peace Spring” area.

Meanwhile, Internal security forces “Asayish” in the Relations Office also distributed and brought in logistical supplies to their border posts.