The Free Syrian Army (FSA), a coalition of rebel groups supported by the US, has reported significant advancements in eastern Syria. According to a recent statement released by the FSA, they have successfully taken control of key areas and positions previously held by the government forces.
One of the notable achievements mentioned in the statement is the capture of Jabal al-Ghuram mountain in eastern Syria. Additionally, the FSA has seized several checkpoints along the strategic M2 highway, which connects Damascus to Baghdad.
Despite their recent successes, the FSA is not currently involved in the rebel groups surrounding Damascus. The group claims to have confiscated a range of heavy and light weaponry from the government forces, including rocket launchers, tanks, field artillery, and ammunition stockpiles.
In a concerning allegation, the FSA has accused the Assad regime of potentially planning to transfer these captured weapons to ISIS. The FSA believes that both the Assad regime and ISIS are working to destabilize the region, target civilians, and hinder the future prospects of Syria.
While the FSA did not provide concrete evidence to support their claim, there are growing concerns among observers about the potential resurgence of groups like ISIS in the volatile Syrian landscape. The ongoing rebel offensive and the weakening of the Assad regime have created a fluid situation that could be exploited by extremist groups.
The FSA has emphasized that their primary objective is to contribute to the betterment of Syria's future. By securing key territories and preventing the proliferation of weapons to hostile entities, the FSA aims to play a constructive role in shaping the country's path forward.
