Türkiye, Syria complete floating bridge over Euphrates River
23:45, 30/08/2026, SundayU: Update: 23:59, 30/08/2026, Sunday
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An aerial view of the newly completed floating pontoon bridge over the Euphrates River, constructed through cooperation between the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and the Syrian Army, in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, on August 30, 2026. The bridge connects the two banks of the river to facilitate regional transit, humanitarian access, and civilian mobility across the province.Türkiye and Syria have completed a floating bridge over the Euphrates River, marking the second joint infrastructure project between the two countries' armed forces to replace a crossing destroyed by flooding.
Türkiye's ambassador to Damascus announced on Sunday that the armies of Türkiye and Syria have completed a floating bridge over the Euphrates River. Ambassador Nuh Yilmaz stated the project was finalized on Aug. 30 to coincide with Türkiye's Victory Day through cooperation between the two nations' armed forces.
Joint infrastructure project
The structure was built to replace an earlier crossing destroyed in flooding, according to Yilmaz, who noted in a post on X that this marks the second such joint initiative undertaken by the Turkish Armed Forces and the Syrian army. "The Turkish and Syrian armed forces are building the future together in peace as well," Yilmaz said, emphasizing the ongoing reconciliation efforts between Ankara and Damascus.
Syrian official response
Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra also confirmed the completion on X, stating that the bridge serves to ease the transportation burden for residents of Deir ez-Zor province. "I extend my sincere thanks to my brother, Turkish Defense Minister Gen. Yasar Guler, for his intensive efforts to strengthen trust and cooperation between our countries," Abu Qasra said, acknowledging Guler's role in the bilateral project.
The floating crossing represents the latest step in normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus following years of tension during the Syrian conflict. Located in the Deir ez-Zor region, the bridge connects communities on both banks of the Euphrates River and replaces infrastructure lost to seasonal flooding earlier this year.
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