ALBAWABA - The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that, with coordination with the Ministry of Defense, Syrian forces were dispatched to As Suwayda Governorate to intervene amid deadly armed conflict.
An official source in the Ministry of Defense stated that "outlaw groups in the As Suwayda countryside attacked units of the conflict resolution forces that had entered the area as conflict resolution forces to protect residents."
The source further mentioned that "the attack resulted in a number of martyrs and wounded among the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army."
Later, a source in the Defense Ministry said that the number of army personnel killed had risen to four while attempting to stop the clashes and protect residents in As Suwayda.
The Ministry of Interior also said that Syrian forces were sent to end clashes and restore security and stability to the area after violent clashes in the Al-Maqous neighborhood erupted, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.
In a statement, the ministry affirmed its determination to prosecute all those responsible for the bloody incidents and bring them before the competent judiciary, ensuring the restoration of stability, consolidating the rule of law, and preventing the recurrence of such tragedies.
According to a preliminary toll, more than 30 people were killed and around 100 others were injured as a result of tensions and clashes between local military groups and some clans.
