Syrian Arab Army units and Baggara tribe fighters advanced toward Hasakah city between 8:16 PM and 8:45 PM UTC on January 18, 2026, following the tribe's declaration of general mobilization against Syrian Democratic Forces after a massacre of over 300 tribal members in Al-Hasakah countryside, according to X posts from Al7khalidi and BarracudaVol1. Al7khalidi reported on X that Syrian Army and tribes are heading to Hasakah in mass, predicting a long night for the PKK, while Cadusuhan_2 stated the Syrian Army is advancing toward Hasakah. The Baggara tribe's mobilization responds directly to SDF/YPG killings in Asherah, Tel Mecdal villages, and Jabal Abdul Aziz reported earlier between 7:46 PM and 8:15 PM UTC, per previous Qanat Akhbar Daraa updates. RONAHI TV announced a message from SDF Commander-in-Chief Ebdi scheduled for 11:30 PM tonight. These movements follow ceasefire agreement signed earlier January 18 amid ongoing clashes, including Syrian Army control declarations in Raqqa city.
