NEW: Syrian forces declare mobilization to begin clearing Latakia and its countryside of Assad regime remnants.

All units are now ready for the operation.

NEW: Clashes between Syrian forces and Assad regime remnants in the al-Hakim area in the town of al-Mazirah in the Latakia countryside.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken:

We are in direct contact with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other parties in Syria.

Reuters, citing Syrian sources:

Russia withdraws forces from northern Syria and coastal mountains but keeps its main bases.

Russian sources: Talks with Syria’s new administration continue; no plans to leave our bases yet.

Syrian revolutionary leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Joulani):

The Israelis have clearly crossed the lines of engagement which threatens an unjustified escalation in the region.

The international community must intervene urgently and assume its responsibilities towards the recent Israeli escalation.

BIG: Syrian revolutionary leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Joulani):

Ministry of Defense will dissolve all Syrian factions, ensuring no weapons remain outside state control.

Syrian Revolutionary Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Joulani):

The upcoming government will include elections.

Syrian Revolutionary Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa (Al-Joulani):

There is a distinction between the Kurdish community and the PKK.

Meanwhile in Ukraine: Russian Army seized the city council in Kurakhove, Donetsk region.

Russian flag was raised.

Kurakhove is facing an imminent threat of encirclement.

Kurakhove is a key logistical hub for Ukraine.

Its capture could enable Russian advances toward Pokrovsk and deeper into eastern Ukraine, leveraging the area’s industrial assets.

Clash Report EXCLUSIVE: Sources from the new Syrian government told Clash Report that former regime officials, excluding military and intelligence cadres, will be integrated into the new system through guidance programs.

These programs aim to curb corruption, nepotism, and bribery by providing training while ensuring the continuity of state institutions.

The guidance system, previously implemented by HTS in Idlib, seeks to prevent old habits and foster a clean administrative process.

Exclusive Al Jazeera footage from the infamous Sednaya prison cells.

Two Iranian officials to Reuters:

Bashar Assad complained to Iran’s FM days before his ouster about Türkiye’s strong support for opposition forces in their push to topple him.

Pathetic: U.S. senators signal it’s too early to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s removal, hinting at no imminent policy shift.

Source: Reuters

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem:

Syrian people have the right to choose their government, constitution and choices.

Hezbollah has currently lost its supply route through Syria, but this is a minor detail that may change over time.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan:

Eliminating the YPG is our strategic goal. They will either dissolve themselves or be eliminated.

First, all foreign fighters in YPG/PKK must leave Syria immediately.

Second, YPG’s entire command structure, including Syrian members, must also leave the country.

NOTE: Open sources reveal over at least 10 Marxist radical left-wing groups from Türkiye operate under the US-backed YPG/PKK terror group.

A convoy of Oshkosh M-ATV armored vehicles and U.S. military SUVs has entered Ayn al-Arab (Kobani), previously Russian military base.

American forces have also taken over former Russian bases in Sarrin and Ayn Issa.

Areas once handed over by U.S. forces to Russia are now returning to American control with the aim of protecting PKK/YPG terror group.

While Chinese President Xi Jinping rejected his offer, Argentinian President Milei will attend Trump's inauguration.