Recent satellite images have revealed the dismantlement of military reconnaissance equipment at the Al-Tanf base in southeastern Syria, aligning with the US withdrawal that was announced recently. Analysis of high-resolution satellite images taken between January 29 and February 1, 2026, indicates the disappearance of a balloon primarily used for surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, along with the removal of associated anchoring systems and supporting infrastructure from the base.

Further images captured between February 5 and 8, 2026, showed movements of military vehicles and equipment departing from the base, providing additional evidence of a reduction in military presence just ahead of the official announcement of the withdrawal. The images suggest a systematic reduction of military assets as part of the United States' strategic repositioning in the region.

On February 11, 2026, the US Central Command announced the completion of an organized withdrawal of forces from the Al-Tanf base, which was characterized as a measured and conditional transition carried out by the Combined Joint Task Force supporting the international coalition against ISIS. This withdrawal marks an important shift in US military strategy in Syria, potentially affecting the dynamics of power and control in the area.