Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) thwarted an infiltration attempt by Damascus government militants in the Tishreen Dam countryside this morning, October 9th, 2025, according to an SDF statement on X. An SDF spokesperson stated that a group of Damascus government militants attempted to infiltrate one of their force's points in the Tishreen Dam countryside at approximately 9:35 AM UTC, using hand grenades against SDF fighters. SDF forces engaged the attacking group immediately, disrupting their attempt. Details on the number of militants involved or any potential casualties were not immediately specified in the SDF statement. The incident occurred within a larger context of ongoing instability in northern Syria, with a United Nations body recently announcing an investigation into disappearances in the Afrin district, which is controlled by Turkey-backed groups. Additionally, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani arrived in Ankara this morning, October 9th, 2025, for discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
