Farhad Shami, head of the Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) issued a statement about the latest developments in Aleppo and northwestern Syria.

Shami said: "The plan of the attack on northwestern Syria has been devised by the Turkish occupation forces which intends to execute its schemes with the collaboration of the Al-Nusra Front. This attack is managed step by step by Turkey and to fully comprehend this process, it is crucial to see Turkey's role."

Shami added: "The developments in northwestern Syria are sensitive, and we directly care about them and closely monitor them. Whatever happens, our national and moral priority remains the defense of our people and our regions. Therefore, we will intervene as necessary to defend our people."