Al-Hijri militias launched a heavy attack last night on Internal Security checkpoints near Mazra’a and Majdal in southern Suwayda Governorate, Syria. Witnesses reported intense machine gun fire, with clashes continuing for several hours as both sides traded automatic weapons fire across the approaches to these towns.
The violence marks a sharp escalation in the area, heightening concerns about ongoing instability in southern Syria and the deteriorating security situation faced by local authorities. Previous incidents in Suwayda have seen paramilitary groups and government forces battling over strategic locations, often leading to significant disruption for civilians. Last night’s raid was part of a wider pattern, as reports in recent months have noted increasing activity by Druze militias and other armed groups operating in the region.
No casualties have yet been confirmed, but local residents remain on alert as tensions run high and efforts to reestablish calm continue. Regional observers warn that the situation remains precarious, with fears of renewed fighting in nearby villages and further destabilization across the governorate.
