On February 15, 2026, the Syrian army confirmed its takeover of the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countryside, stating that this operation was conducted in coordination with the United States. The Syrian Ministry of Defense emphasized that this takeover is part of ongoing efforts to reassert state authority over areas previously outside government control. This operation follows the U.S. withdrawal from the Al-Tanf base, which had been utilized by American forces, and is seen as a critical step in implementing a ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S. last month aimed at integrating the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian state. The Ministry's statement reiterated, "The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countryside following coordination with the American side," as reported by The Hindu.