Turkish military helicopters are assisting Syrian Civil Defense teams in combating wildfires across multiple locations in Latakia governorate countryside.

In a significant development, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Damascus and met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for the first time. The visit signals an increased level of UK engagement with Syria.

Internal Security Command, with support from the Counter-Terrorism Branch, has arrested Anwar al-Rayhan and his father, Adel al-Rayhan, in Latakia.

The two are accused of involvement in suppressing protests in Jisr al-Shughur, participating in the 2013 al-Bayda incident that resulted in mass civilian casualties, and aiding military campaigns in Idlib. They have been referred to judicial authorities for further investigation.

Wildfires continue for a third day in Latakia’s countryside, fueled by strong winds, rugged terrain, and unexploded ordnance. Firefighting teams are battling the blaze, with Turkish water-dropping aircraft joining efforts to help contain the spread.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with a delegation from Lebanon’s Dar al-Fatwa. This marks a shift from the group's previously strained relations and reflects reengagement under Syria’s new leadership. During the revolution, Dar al-Fatwa distanced itself from religious groups aligned with Assad.

Amid ongoing wildfires in Syria’s coastal regions, Emergency Minister Raed al-Saleh met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Damascus to discuss emergency response cooperation, with a focus on firefighting, mine clearance, rubble removal, and boosting national disaster response capacity.