On August 7, a coalition of Syrian Arab tribes launched a massive attack on US-backed Kurdish forces in eastern Syria’s Deir Ezzor region, seizing several towns in what’s been described as the largest assault of its kind. The tribes used artillery and machine guns, leading to intense clashes around towns like Abu Hamam and Dhiban. The fighting resulted in civilian casualties and displacement, with at least 10 Kurdish fighters captured and heavy weaponry seized. The US responded with airstrikes ...