25.12.2025 15:10
As the deadline for the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army approaches, Syrian TV suggested that the final military agreement could be announced in a ceremony in Damascus on December 27-30. Mazlum Abdi stated that a "common understanding has been reached on military integration," while the draft document included critical topics such as the gradual integration of a force of 90,000, the establishment of three divisions, and the status of certain special units.
The agreement with the terrorist organization SDG, which has been given until the end of the year for integration into the Syrian army, is a matter of time. Syrian TV reported that the U.S. has exerted intense pressure on both sides and that the final military agreement could be ceremoniously announced in Damascus between December 27-30, 2025. According to the draft agreement, the integration of 90,000 SDF members into the Syrian army is planned.
STATEMENT FROM MAZLUM ABDI
According to journalist Alişer Delek, with only 6 days left until the deadline set in the agreement signed between the SDG and the Damascus administration on March 10, both sides are close to reaching an agreement. SDG Commander Mazlum Abdi officially announced that a "common understanding" has been reached regarding the integration of military forces with the Damascus administration. Abdi stated that the main obstacles to the unification of military structures have been overcome, but "deeper dialogues" are needed on political and constitutional issues.
CRITICAL DETAILS IN THE DRAFT TEXT
- A total force of 90,000 personnel, consisting of SDG and Asayiş forces, is planned to be gradually linked to the Ministries of Defense and Interior.
- Three divisions will be established in Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakah, directly under the Ministry of Defense, but composed of personnel originating from the SDG.
- It has been decided to grant official ranks to 100 commanders from the SDG in the Syrian Army. However, Damascus stipulates that these officers work as "coordination officers" in ministry offices instead of commanding units; the SDG rejects this.
- The SDG insists on maintaining the unique structure of two special units (Women’s Defense Units - YPJ and Anti-Terror Units - YAT) while remaining in "special status."
FIDAN HAD DRAWN ATTENTION TO THE ISRAELI OBSTACLE
Finally, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan drew attention to the Israeli obstacle in the process of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG), the Syrian extension of the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, into the Syrian army, stating, "We see that the SDG is not willing to make progress. The fact that the SDG is carrying out certain activities in coordination with Israel is currently a major obstacle in the negotiations being conducted with Damascus."