Syrian military captures northern town of Tabqa from Kurdish-led fighters — state media

The Syrian military has captured the northern town of Tabqa and its adjacent dam, the largest dam in the country, from Kurdish-led fighters, Syria’s state news agency says.

The move comes despite Washington urging the army to halt its advances through Kurdish-held territory.

There is no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

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