2022-08-15: According to the sources, on Friday (12 August), at least one civilian was shot and killed by Syrian Democratic Forces personnel in Abo Erzala village of Tal Barrak northeast of Hasaka governorate. The incident occurred when the former tried to escape during a raid by the Syrian Democratic Forces personnel.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.