The US army left Syria after 12 years.
The Syrian army has taken full control over almost all military facilities in the country's territory where US troops were previously stationed.
The U.S. Armed Forces have completely withdrawn their troops and military equipment from the Qasrak airbase located in Syria's Hasakah province. The AP reports that officials from both sides have announced this.
It is noted that the last convoy carrying military personnel and equipment left the base on Thursday.
As a result, the Syrian army has gained full control over almost all military facilities in the areas previously occupied by U.S. forces.
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained this process as a restoration of the country's sovereignty. The statement noted that the return of the northeastern and border areas to central government control is the result of efforts to unify the state.
According to official information, the withdrawal of U.S. troops is linked to agreements between the Damascus government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as results in the fight against the "ISIS" group.
Tim Hawkins, on behalf of the U.S. Central Command, confirmed that the withdrawal process has been completed. He stated that the process was carried out "in a planned and orderly manner." At the same time, he indicated that U.S. military personnel will continue cooperation in the fight against terrorism in the region.
The withdrawal of U.S. troops began in February, and the al-Tanf base had been handed over earlier.
Additionally, U.S. forces have transferred approximately 5,700 individuals suspected of links to "ISIS" from detention centers in Syria to penal institutions in Iraq.
The main task of U.S. military personnel in Syria has been to prevent the resurgence of the "ISIS" group. Although the group lost its last territory in 2019, its covert cells continue to carry out periodic attacks in the region.
