US Weapons Aircraft Lands in Northeast Syria Amid Increased Regional Activity
An aircraft carrying American weapons, electronic equipment, and a number of military personnel landed on the evening of Monday, October 19, at the Kharab al-Jir military airport near Rmeilan, in the northern part of Syria’s Hasakah province, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The operation was accompanied by a military helicopter and is reportedly part of ongoing movements by international coalition forces in northeastern Syria.
This marks the second arrival of a US-armed aircraft at this airport in the same month. On October 12, a similar aircraft, escorted by two military helicopters, landed at the same airfield carrying air defense systems and heavy weapons. The Kharab al-Jir airport lies in a region under the control of US-led coalition forces, who have for years supported local fighters in the battle against ISIS.
Meanwhile, local sources in Syria’s southern Quneitra province report new movements by Israeli forces near the country’s border. According to these reports, Israeli troops crossed into the Tal al-Ahmar area and the village of Ofanya multiple times within a few hours. Israeli soldiers have also established checkpoints in the village of Kom Muhayris and monitored civilian movements.
Al-Mayadeen News Network reports that Israeli forces have placed landmines around a newly established military base in Jabatha al-Khashab, along the northern edge of the occupied Golan, in order to protect the site and prevent unauthorized access. These actions are seen as part of Israel’s long-term strategy to strengthen military control over southern Syria.
Since the fall of the previous Syrian government, Israel has repeatedly carried out military, air, and sabotage operations in the south of the country, expanding its presence in the Golan, Quneitra, Daraa, and areas surrounding Damascus. The international community’s continued silence over these moves has sparked growing concerns among regional observers and human rights organizations.
