In a significant military advancement, Syrian government forces have captured strategic energy assets in eastern Syria, including the nation’s largest oil field and a major gas facility, according to three security sources. The operations occurred on Sunday as part of an ongoing offensive into territories controlled by Kurdish-led factions.
The Omar oil field, Syria’s most substantial petroleum asset, and the Conoco natural gas field are now under Syrian army control. This development represents a critical shift in the regional balance of power and control over vital economic resources. The military campaign continues despite diplomatic appeals from the United States to halt advances into northern Syrian towns under Kurdish administration.
Earlier operations saw Syrian state media announce the capture of the northern city of Tabqa along with its adjacent dam infrastructure. Additionally, forces secured the major Freedom dam (formerly known as the Baath dam), located west of Raqqa. These strategic hydroelectric assets further consolidate government control over essential infrastructure and resources.
The military actions occur within the complex geopolitical landscape of Syria’s ongoing conflict, where multiple international and regional actors maintain competing interests. The seizure of energy-producing regions significantly enhances the Syrian government’s economic prospects while potentially altering dynamics with Kurdish autonomous administrations in the northeast.