DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria — In a dramatic turn of events, approximately 2,500 soldiers from the Syrian Arab Army have been discovered wandering in the desert near Deir ez-Zor, completely abandoned by their command structure.
According to the soldiers, their superiors, including senior leadership, deserted them during the chaos following the fall of the Assad regime, fleeing across the border into Iraq. Left without any communication, these troops were unaware of President Assad’s surrender order, leaving them stranded and directionless in the harsh desert landscape.
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This incident highlights the disarray and breakdown within the Syrian military as the control and command systems collapsed with the regime. The soldiers, cut off from both their leadership and the broader developments in the rapidly changing political landscape of Syria, are now in a precarious position, with their immediate future uncertain.
Efforts are being made to locate and assist these stranded soldiers, but the situation underscores the broader instability in Syria as various factions vie for control in the post-Assad era.
Key Points
- Soldiers Stranded: 2,500 Syrian Arab Army troops found abandoned in the desert near Deir ez-Zor.
- Commanders Fled: Soldiers claim their commanders deserted them, escaping to Iraq.
- Lack of Communication: Troops were cut off, unaware of Assad’s surrender order.
- Post-Regime Chaos: Reflects the disarray in the Syrian military following the regime’s collapse.
