Syria takes control of all bases where US forces were deployed
Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.

Final convoy of US soldiers and equipment departs Qasrak air base in the northeastern governorate of Hasakah.

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