Tishreen Dam At Risk Amid Clashes In Northern Syria

In this June 23, 2014 file photo, fighters from the Islamic State group parade in a commandeered Iraqi security forces armored vehicle in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq. It has become an Israeli ma

A crucial dam in northern Syria is currently at risk due to ongoing fighting between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed factions. While much of central and southern Syria has seen relative calm following the overthrow of the Assad regime by opposition forces, the situation in the north remains volatile.

The conflict has primarily involved Kurdish groups aligned with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish factions of the Free Syrian Army (FSA). These clashes have raised concerns about the potential for ISIS to exploit the instability and insecurity in the region.