Syrian army captures country's largest oil field from Kurdish forces

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Syrian army forces have seized the country's largest oil field, Omar, from Kurdish-led SDF militia. The seizure follows the SDF's withdrawal eastward across the Euphrates River after recent clashes and talks with US officials. The oil field has been a significant revenue source for the SDF. This development occurs amidst ongoing fighting in northeastern Syria and attempts by the US to broker a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the SDF.


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