Stating that the Syrian regime-linked Difa al-Wetani forces want to disrupt the security of the region, the Internal Security Forces said that they will not remain silent against the forces targeting the peace and security of the region.
The North and East Syrian Internal Security Forces made a statement regarding the attack carried out in Qamishlo by Difa al-Wetani which operates under the Syrian regime. "These forces see the lockdown declared against the coronavirus as an opportunity to create confusion in the region and to disrupt the atmosphere of trust."
Difa al-Wetani forces attacked a military point belonging to the Internal Security Forces in Hilko District on 21 April. "Difa al-Wetani opened fire and started building dams in the region to seize the point where our forces are located. Our forces responded."
The statement added: "The practices of these regime-linked forces reveal the helplessness of the Syrian regime and Difa al-Wetani. These forces are cowardly attacking at a time when our forces are working hard to protect the public against the coronavirus epidemic. We act according to the UN call for global ceasefire, but regime militias violate the ceasefire. They also try to create confusion in the region before Ramadan."
