On July 13, the Syrian Transitional Government launched an aggression on the Druze community living in the city of Suwayda with the support of Bedouin and Arab tribes in the region. The attacks continued until July 20. With the intervention of international forces, an internationally-backed ceasefire agreement was reached between the Transitional Government and the spiritual leaders of the Druze community.
Transitional Government forces and affiliated tribes are periodically attacking rural areas of Suweida and violating the ceasefire with sporadic shelling. Despite all these developments, the ceasefire remains technically in place.
This morning, forces of the Transitional Government launched an attack on villages in the rural areas of Suweida using suicide drones called “Shahin.” Druze militias responded with light weapons, rendering some drones ineffective. One of the drones was captured by the Druze.
Tensions remain high in the region, while the Transitional Government’s blockade of the city of Suweida continues.
Source: ANF News
