- Since 27 November, escalation of hostilities in Deir-ez-Zor, Raqqa, Kobani, and Menbij have caused widespread displacement, with approximately 100,000 people taking shelter across 220 sites, including schools and mosques.
- The damaged Tishreen Dam in Menbij may cause severe flooding which could endanger the lives of one million people.
- The provision of healthcare services has been gravely affected, with nine health facilities, one Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), and four ambulances damaged or stolen. On 10 December, an ambulance was targeted, resulting in the death of one staff member and critical injuries to three others and a patient.
- Hospitals across Northeast Syria struggle with a lack of health staff and medical supplies, while water and transport shortages hinder access to care, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.
- DG ECHO’s health partners continue to provide essential medical services throughout Northeast Syria, with the exception of Menbij, but require secure access to address escalating critical healthcare gaps, particularly in displacement sites.
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