15.01.2026 18:45
The Syrian army opened a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians from the Deir Hafir region due to the obstructions of the terrorist organization YPG/SDG. Despite the organization's hindrances, thousands of civilians took to the roads to escape the area.
The escape of civilians from Deir Hafir, one of the areas occupied on the west bank of the Euphrates River, continues due to the obstacles posed by the terrorist organization YPG/SDG in Syria.
The humanitarian corridor activated by the Syrian army for the evacuation of civilians residing in the areas on the west bank of the Euphrates River, which it had previously declared a military zone and is under the occupation of the terrorist organization YPG/SDG, was opened this morning.
THE CORRIDOR HAS OPENED, THOUSANDS OF CIVILIANS HAVE HIT THE ROADS
Thousands of civilians wishing to be temporarily evacuated hit the roads early in the morning in the Deir Hafir region, which is located on the west bank of the Euphrates River occupied by YPG/SDG.
On the other hand, the terrorist organization, which wants to use civilians as human shields in a possible operation by the Syrian army, is obstructing the evacuation of the local population.
THE TERRORIST ORGANIZATION IS BLOCKING THE EVACUATION OF CIVILIANS
It has been observed that members of the terrorist organization have blocked many areas of the M15 highway, which is the main route connecting the Deir Hafir region with Aleppo, with concrete blocks to prevent the evacuation of civilians.
Additionally, it is reported that many parts of the M15 highway have been rigged with homemade explosives. As a result, thousands of civilians wishing to be evacuated are trying to leave the area on foot.
Civilians wishing to be temporarily evacuated and move to safe areas have been forced to take different routes due to the closure of many roads on the M15.
THERE ARE ELDERLY, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN AMONG THEM
One of the routes used by civilians to reach safe areas was the Harmel Imam Village north of Deir Hafir. Due to a part of the bridge over the river, which passes near the village, having been previously blown up by the terrorist organization, children and the elderly struggled to cross.
Since early morning, civilians arriving on foot in the area formed long queues due to the influx of many people and the destruction of part of the bridge. It was observed that civilians, including many women, elderly, and children, were struggling to cross to the safe area with a few belongings they could carry.
While evacuations continue in the region, albeit with difficulty, it is reported that thousands of civilians are still trapped in the occupied areas, especially in Deir Hafir, on the west bank of the Euphrates River due to the obstructions of the terrorist organization.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Syrian army had declared the occupied areas on the west bank of the Euphrates River a military zone due to the terrorist organization's buildup in the region and its carrying out of suicide drone attacks on Aleppo from there, demanding that all armed elements withdraw to the east of the Euphrates.
The Syrian army had decided to open a humanitarian corridor in the region for the evacuation of civilians located in the occupied areas, especially in Deir Hafir and Meskene.