Members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand guard after U.S.-led international coalition forces destroyed their equipment while withdrawing from the Qasrak base, in Hasakah, Syria, April 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Syria said on Thursday (April 16, 2026) that it had taken control of a military base in Hasakeh province in the northeast after forces from the U.S.-led international coalition against the Islamic State group withdrew. Syrian army forces “took over the Qasrak air base… after the withdrawal of international coalition forces”, said a defence ministry statement carried by state news agency SANA. Published – April 16, 2026 11:34 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Foundation stone for judicial guest house to be laid during Chief Justice’s visit Former IOA chief Ramachandran passes away