Recent violent clashes in Syria have led to significant casualties, with reports indicating at least 14 police officers killed in an ambush attributed to pro-Assad forces. The Syrian Interior Ministry has confirmed the fatalities, citing ongoing unrest as clashes escalate between Islamic factions currently in power and loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad. Additionally, 9 other individuals were reported dead during attempts to arrest a former regime officer. As the situation deteriorates, curfews have been declared in various cities, including Damascus, in response to the violence.