Daily Syria News Summary : Key Events across Syrian Governorates

radiofreesyria.com · Mar 1, 2026 · Collected from GDELT

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March 1, 2026Prepared by: Ammar al-Hamidi Iranian Television: Announces the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following Israeli-American strikes on Iran. The Syrian People: Crowds gather in several regions to celebrate the passing of the Iranian leader, alongside expressions of joy across social media. Khamenei was a key participant in the suppression and killing of the Syrian people during the revolution against the defunct regime. Syrian Governorates Raqqa:• Protests: Activists organized a sit-in in Raqqa city to protest the election committee and the selection process for the People’s Assembly electoral college.• Infrastructure: Installation of a 400 KVA electrical transformer in the village of Kasrat Mohammad Agha (south of Raqqa), along with three 25A medium fuses, to stabilize the grid and improve power reliability.• Social: Launch of the “Faith Unites Us” campaign in the squares and streets of Raqqa to promote religious and spiritual values.• Healthcare: A shortage of staff and medicine at the Ain Issa Hospital in northern rural Raqqa is increasing the suffering of local residents. Deir ez-Zor:• Accident: A traffic accident occurred in the village of Al-Hassin in northern rural Deir ez-Zor; no injuries were reported.• Protests: Residents of Al-Harmoushiya in western rural Deir ez-Zor organized a protest demanding information on the fate of sons detained or forcibly disappeared by the SDF (Qasd). Al-Hasakah:• Military Movements: SDF militias have redeployed in large numbers to Maghluja village (Jabal Abdul Aziz) after previously vacating it. They have occupied the agricultural extension unit, the fire brigade, and the “Minister’s Rest House.”• US Withdrawal: An American convoy of 60 trucks withdrew from the Qasrak base in rural Hasakah heading toward Iraq. Aleppo:• Manbij Protests: Residents protested at the Qara Qozak bridge east of Manbij, rejecting the entry of SDF militias to establish joint checkpoints with the Syrian Internal Security Forces.• Fuel Crisis: A shortage of domestic gas has increased waiting times for residents at distribution centers.• Cost of Living: Residents of northern rural Aleppo complain about high commodity and food prices during the month of Ramadan.• Transportation: The Southern Ring Road line is seeing a severe shortage of buses, exacerbating the daily commute.• Justice: The Governor of Aleppo, Azzam al-Gharib, met with a delegation from the Bar Association to discuss the union’s role in supporting the transitional justice process. Hama:• Ramadan: The Masyaf district administration hosted a collective Iftar for 400 people, including government employees, local notables, and people with disabilities, to strengthen social bonds.• Reconstruction: The largest campaign to remove remnants of war began today in Al-Lataminah, attended by the Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management and the Governor of Hama, aiming to rehabilitate damaged areas for the safe return of displaced residents. Homs:• Inspection: Raed al-Saleh, Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, conducted a field visit to the Al-Rastan Bridge to oversee ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation work.• Security: Homs Governorate has strictly prohibited the use of motorcycles within Homs city from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.• Economy: Goldsmiths in Homs are calling for the abolition or reduction of the consumer spending tax. Tartus:• Regulation: The Directorate of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection recorded 24 violations and closed several commercial businesses.• Security: Internal Security in Tartus, in coordination with the Al-Qusayr Security Directorate, successfully freed two young men from Safita who were kidnapped for ransom.• Gas Supply: The gas operations department in Baniyas continues to fill tankers to transport gas to other Syrian governorates. Latakia:• Culture: Attended by the Governor, an Arabic language empowerment event was held at the Cultural Center, honoring distinguished trainers and students.• Crime: Saliba police dismantled a gang specialized in breaking car windows to steal contents; all members were arrested in a targeted security operation. Daraa:• Drones: An Iranian drone crashed in the town of Khirbet Ghazaleh in eastern rural Daraa.• Communications: Internet and communication services were cut off in Daraa and Sweida due to damage to the fiber optic cable between Daraa and Damascus.• Public Works: The road from the Panorama roundabout to the Finance roundabout in Daraa was decorated with the flags of the Syrian state.• Missiles: An Iranian missile landed on the outskirts of Aqraba in rural Daraa. Quneitra:• Aviation: Israeli warplanes were spotted flying in the airspace over Quneitra Governorate. Idlib:• Healthcare: The Idlib Health Directorate, in cooperation with UNICEF, is working on a project to restore ten health centers in the southern countryside that were bombed and destroyed by the defunct regime.• Demining: Engineering battalions of the Syrian Arab Army are working to remove mines and war remnants from the Rabia archaeological site in Jabal al-Zawiya. Sweida:• Interception: An intercepted missile fell near the town of Mardak in an uninhabited area.• Fuel: Fuel supplies continue to arrive via the Damascus-Sweida road, directed by Governor Dr. Mustafa al-Bakkour, to ensure stable supplies. Damascus:• Maintenance: To preserve the city’s waterways, the Maintenance Directorate cleaned the Al-Dayrani River (a branch of the Barada River) in the Mazzeh area behind Al-Razi Hospital.