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Deadly Ambush in Syria's Coastal Region Claims Lives of Security Personnel

Gunmen in Latakia ambush security forces killing at least 15, marking a significant challenge for Syria's interim government.

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  1. Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists

    The decentralised nature of those militias has made it difficult for Syria’s new rulers to completely dismantle the former regime’s military forces.

    Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists

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  2. Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

    Syria’s Mediterranean coastal regions have emerged as one of the main security challenges for interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa as his government works to consolidate control over the country.

    Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

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  3. Assad Loyalists Kill at Least 13 Police Officers in Ambush on Syrian Forces in Coastal Town

    Tensions have been on the rise in Syria with reports of attacks by Sunni militants against Alawites who had led the rule in Syria for more than five decades under the Assad family.

    Assad Loyalists Kill at Least 13 Police Officers in Ambush on Syrian Forces in Coastal Town

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Mar 6th, 2025, 8:37 PM ET

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In a series of coordinated ambushes in Latakia province, at least 15 security personnel have been killed, marking one of the deadliest attacks against Syria’s new government. Armed groups loyal to the former Assad regime attacked checkpoints near the town of Jableh, indicating heightened tensions in the region. The interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces significant challenges in asserting control as security forces clash with remnants of the old regime. In response to the attacks, a curfew has been implemented in nearby Tartous, and military reinforcements have been dispatched to restore order.

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