Syrian Arab Army units have assumed complete control of Qasrak Air Base in the northeastern province of Hasakah, marking a significant shift in the regional security landscape following the departure of the last US-led coalition troops from the facility.

The air base, which featured one of the longest runways in northeastern Syria and served as a major logistical hub for coalition operations, was vacated by American forces in a phased withdrawal that concluded this week. Syrian military sources confirmed that troops from the 60th Division entered the site without encountering resistance.

Qasrak’s location near key supply routes and its proximity to areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) make it a strategically valuable asset for Damascus as it seeks to reassert authority over territories previously outside central government control. The handover aligns with broader efforts to consolidate Syrian sovereignty in the northeast amid ongoing diplomatic realignments in the region.

Local observers note that the base’s extensive infrastructure, including hardened aircraft shelters and fuel depots, remains largely intact, potentially allowing Syrian forces to rapidly restore operational capability if required.

Sources

• • Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) — Official Defense Ministry statements
• • Regional monitoring platforms and open-source intelligence reports
• • Cross-verified accounts from multiple international outlets