Although the attacks on Serêkaniyê front and its countryside have been partially slowed down by aggressors, artillery and drone attacks and harassment fire by Turkish-supported groups continued, according to the SDF.
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Spokesperson Kino Gabriel released a statement regarding the ceasefire agreement reached last night between the SDF and the Turkish state in northern Syria with the mediation of the United States.
The statement highlighted that;
“Our forces, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement announced yesterday, have gone into defensive position in all contact lines including the areas under Turkish occupation as of 22:00 local time on October 17th. Although the attacks on Serêkaniyê front and its countryside have been partially slowed down by aggressors, artillery and drone attacks and harassment fire by Turkish-supported groups continued. 13 of our fighters and 5 civilians were martyred due to the attacks by Turkey in Serêkaniyê and surrounding civilian settlements since 22:00 yesterday."
Gabriel urged all sides who took part in the cease fire decision and agreed to the deal to act according to the terms of the agreement, and reiterated that they would not refrain from using their right to legitimate self defense in case of any attack by Turkish-backed militias.
