10.03.2025 16:20
The death toll in the events in Syria's Tartus and Latakia provinces has reached 1,500. Speaking about the incidents involving Syrian army units and supporters of the ousted regime, Syrian Defense Ministry spokesman Hasan Abdulgani announced that the operation has concluded.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that the security and military operation in the coastal provinces has come to an end. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that since Thursday, March 6, nearly 1,500 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the events that occurred.
Hasan Abdulgani, spokesperson for the Syrian Ministry of Defense, stated in an interview with the Syrian official news agency SANA that the security forces have neutralized security threats in the provinces of Latakia and Tartus on the Mediterranean coast, which are associated with the Assad regime, and said, "After achieving this, we announce that the military operation has ended."
"WE HAVE DISTANCED THEM FROM VITAL PLACES"
Abdulgani stated that the forces have been successful in reaching all the targets set for the operation, saying, "We have managed to repel the attacks of the remnants of the fallen regime and its officers. We have distanced them from vital places." Abdulgani added, "The security units will work to strengthen our efforts to ensure stability in the upcoming period and to protect the safety and security of the people."
"WE WILL HAVE NEW PLANS"
Minister Abdulgani also indicated that there will be "new plans" to continue fighting against the remnants of the fallen regime and to eliminate future threats.
THE DEATH TOLL HAS RISE TO 1454
According to SOHR, the total number of people killed in the incidents around Latakia has reached 1,454.
HOW DID SYRIA BECOME CHAOTIC?
At least 11 security personnel were killed in an attack carried out by elements of the fallen Assad regime in the Jableh district of Latakia on March 6.
Following the attack, the Syrian army deployed reinforcements consisting of hundreds of vehicles, including heavy weapons such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, and multiple rocket launchers, to the provinces of Latakia and Tartus, and launched an operation to capture elements of the fallen regime in the region.
During the operations, at least 50 security personnel were killed, while international media and social media reported that some armed groups targeted many civilians in the area.
WARNING FROM SHARA
Syrian President Ahmed Shara stated that the remnants of the fallen regime were trying to test themselves in the attack on March 6, sending a message of unity and solidarity, expressing their desire to rebuild the country and stating that they had no intention of shedding blood.
After congratulating the security forces in the region for their quick interventions and performance against the remnants of the fallen regime, Shara noted:
"I emphasize that no one should allow the security forces to act excessively or disproportionately, and I say that they must work to prevent this. What separates us from our enemies is our commitment to our principles. The moment we abandon our morals, we descend to the same level as our enemies. The remnants of the fallen regime are pursuing a provocation; this provocation aims to create a situation that will benefit them by leading to excesses."