U.S. air defenses repel heavy drone attack on base in Syria’s Hasakah
HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – U.S. forces repelled early on Sunday a heavy drone attack targeting Qasrok base in the countryside of Tel Tamr in Hasakah northern countryside, northeastern Syria.
North Press correspondent said that air defense systems, recently deployed by U.S. forces at the base, operated for hours after midnight intercepting multiple drones that approached the area in waves.
He added that several drones were seen being shot down over Tel Tamr countryside.
The interceptions were accompanied by successive explosions and visible flashes at several sites around the perimeter of the base, as air defenses engaged incoming drones.
No confirmed information was available at the time of writing regarding human or material losses at the base or in its vicinity.
The incident coincided with intensive flights by U.S. warplanes over Qasrok base, the city of Hasakah, and surrounding countryside.
The aircraft were observed tracking and intercepting drones, amid repeated explosions believed to be linked to aerial interception operations.
Residents in nearby areas reported hearing continuous blasts throughout the night as the engagement unfolded.
Later on Sunday, Syrian Deputy Defense Minister for Easter Region, Samir Oso, also known as Sipan Hamo who was an SDF commander, condemned the attack on the U.S. base.
“We strongly condemn the second attack targeting eastern Syria,” Oso said in a post on X. “At the beginning of this day, the U.S. Qasrok base located on our territory was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory.”
He added that the drones were downed without losses and held Iraq “responsible,” calling on it to prevent the recurrence of attacks that threaten stability.
Oso stressed “the importance of regional and international cooperation to ensure security and stability in the region.”