The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced between 1:46 PM and 2:15 PM UTC on January 19, 2026, that al-Shaddadah Prison south of Hasakah is currently out of their control, according to a statement reported by Vvanwilgenburg on X. The SDF also stated it eliminated cells attempting an ambush against their forces in Al-Shaddadi south of Hasakah during this 29-minute period, per a Telegram post from azazad313 cited in the same timeframe. This development follows earlier SDF reports of armed groups attacking the prison walls housing ISIS members, as noted in prior updates. A well-informed source told ANHA news agency that SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi is meeting with Syria's Interim Government Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Damascus, according to Vvanwilgenburg on X within the reporting window. Syria's Ministry of Interior announced units conducted a wide deployment in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor to enhance security, protect citizens, and combat threats to public order, as stated in an official post by syrianmoi on X. Protests against PKK shootings in Syria occurred in Batman, Turkey, with demonstrators chanting “Batman, don't sleep, protect Rojava,” per daktilock on X during this period.
