Morning reports confirmed HTS forces reached Damascus' southern suburbs, following their advances through Homs and earlier capture of Hama. Syrian Army's withdrawal from Deir ez-Zor to SDF marked further territorial shifts. Foreign Minister Fidan engaged in intensive diplomacy in Doha, meeting counterparts from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Mali, while President Erdoğan maintained public emphasis on Syria's territorial integrity.
A gas explosion in a 14-story building in Beylikdüzü dominated midday coverage, while Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced the detention of 904 irregular migrants in Operation KALKAN-34.
Evening brought news of US calls for Russian and Iranian citizens to evacuate Syria, while Turkish media reported mysterious flights departing Damascus. The Doha trilateral summit concluded with calls for political solution, as Turkish officials engaged with seven countries regarding Syrian developments.