Syrian forces seize eastern oil and gas fields from Kurds, a major strategic gain amid ongoing conflict.

Syrian government forces have captured key oil and gas fields in eastern Syria from Kurdish-led forces, according to security sources, marking a significant strategic gain amid ongoing fighting. The advance, part of a broader push eastward, could strengthen the government's financial and military position. However, exact locations, full scope, and official confirmation remain unclear, and no details on casualties or international response were provided. The developments add to shifting dynamics in Syria’s prolonged civil war.