Iraq: Border with Syria “fully secured”

Commander of the Iraqi Border Force Khairalah Issa told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “We assure leaders and citizens that the situation at the border with… Syria It is fully secured, and we have 4 barriers: trenches, earthen berms, a hedgehog wire barrier and a 3.5 meter high cement wall.”

He added: “The forces that control the crossing consist of 4 brigades and 6 reserve regiments, which stretch along the border and a reserve infantry regiment, with the presence of popular mobilization forces in the background,” emphasizing that “the border cannot be violated in any way, and the crossing is closed “.

Issa continued: “We are fully prepared and alert for any possibility, and all borders are monitored by cameras, the number of which has reached 105.

The Iraqi military commander emphasized: “We do not need to reinforce the forces present.” Al-Qaim crossing The border, the weapons are enough and there will be no violations.”

“INA” reported: “Al-Qaim border crossing is completely closed.”Iraqi border It is secured and no entry or exit from this crossing is allowed”, noting that “there are no armed opposition forces or what is left of the Syrian regime forces on the Syrian side”.

She added: “There are security fortifications on the border strip on the Iraqi side, and several thermal cameras have been installed to strengthen and secure the border, and the border is now fully secured.”

Earlier on Sunday, Syrian armed factions announced their entry into Damascus and the fall of the Assad regime, which fled to an unknown destination.