DIDPress: The bloody clashes in Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria, which began on Sunday, have so far resulted in the deaths of at least 203 people. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, among the casualties are 21 civilians, some of whom were executed on the battlefield. Thousands have also fled the area.
While forces affiliated with the Julani regime sought to advance in the region, Druze groups put up fierce resistance, turning the crisis into direct clashes between armed Druze factions and Bedouin tribes.
However, in a new development, reports indicate that Israeli regime warplanes have been providing air cover for Druze forces since dawn today. With the support, these groups managed to break out of the city of Suwayda for the first time since Tuesday.
Simultaneously, the Israeli army has unprecedentedly targeted convoys of Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, inflicting heavy damage on areas north of Tala Airport.
Additionally, the headquarters of the Syrian Army’s 52nd Division and several areas in Daraa Governorate and southern Damascus have been subjected to intense bombardment.
Following these attacks, Julani’s forces have scattered, and their combat organization collapsed. Analysts say Julani’s command structure no longer has operational capacity, and his presence has increasingly turned into a puppet.
Meanwhile, the Rijal al-Karama (Men of Dignity) movement issued a statement strongly condemning the terrorist groups’ attacks, describing them as a threat to internal peace and national unity. The movement emphasized the continuation of popular resistance against attempts to fragment or destabilize southern Syria.
Analysts have also questioned the role of foreign countries, such as Turkey and Qatar, in their past support for Julani and terrorist groups, noting their conspicuous absence in backing their proxies.
Syria now faces one of its most critical security phases after years of civil war. The official and overt entry of Israeli warplanes into the equation has escalated the danger to unprecedented levels, even compared to past years.