The 240-meter-long Brotherhood floating bridge operating over the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria was crossed by 237,654 vehicles and 7,875 people over the past month.
The bridge opened to service on July 12
According to a statement from the Ministry of National Defence, the bridge was built by the Engineer Brigade affiliated with the Turkish Armed Forces’ 2nd Army Command on July 8, 2026, and opened to service on July 12, 2026.
The Brotherhood floating bridge operates continuously 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
The bridge, jointly administered by the two countries, contributes to the continuity of transportation flows in the region.
The Ministry of National Defence said the bridge continues to serve as a strong symbol of brotherhood and solidarity.