Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Latakia and in the city of BÅ«kmal in Deir ez-Zor province, near the Iraqi border, according to reports from Naya news agency. Separately, confusion arose between the Syrian Army and Qasd forces near the "Heart Hospital" on the banks of the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor city, as reported by Naher Media. Meanwhile, Syrian security forces are conducting an ongoing operation against an "Assadist cell" on the outskirts of Tartus city. The cell is reportedly involved in recent attacks against security forces, with sporadic clashes accompanying the operation. Arrests and casualties have also been reported in Tartus, according to QalaatAlMudiq. The specific timing and nature of the explosions near Latakia and BÅ«kmal were not immediately detailed in the Naya reports. The incident in Deir ez-Zor city involved a confrontation between Syrian Army and Qasd forces, a situation that generated confusion. Further details regarding the operation in Tartus, including the number of arrests and casualties, have not been officially confirmed.
