The General Command of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released a statement about the increasingly ongoing attacks and crimes of the invading Turkish state in North-East Syria. SDF vowed that the persistence of the Turkish occupation in its acts of aggression and criminality will not go unpunished.

The SDF statement released on Thursday includes the following:

“This week witnessed an alarming escalation of the Turkish occupation’s brutal aggression in the populated regions of NE Syria. The areas of Al-Shahba, which provide refuge to displaced individuals from Afrin, along with Manbij, Ain Issa, and the al-Jazira areas, bore the brunt of this assault. Shockingly, the occupation did not spare innocent civilians, including women and children, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals, and four others sustained injuries, including two children, due to these direct brutal attacks.

This aggression has been meticulously planned for a long period, awaiting opportune circumstances, especially those involving the condonation of relevant parties and international organizations towards the undeniable and mounting crimes committed by the occupation and its mercenaries within Syrian territory. These crimes have specifically targeted our people in NE Syria. Furthermore, the unabashed support and endorsement of uncontrolled terrorist organizations, including ISIS cells and other criminal groups, within the occupied territories, exacerbate the gravity of the situation.

This aggression cannot be viewed in isolation from the occupation’s ulterior motives to divert attention away from its colonial endeavors on Syrian soil and the consequential impact on Syria’s future and unity. It also aims to secure favorable outcomes for its soldiers and mercenaries within Syria, both in existing and future agreements with international entities. These nefarious objectives serve as the underlying driving force behind all attacks on our regions.

What occupation’s claims about the assault on our forces are nothing but an attempt to weaken all national forces opposed to colonial plans and discourage them from engaging in confrontation. All Syrian parties must recognize that weakening our forces only paves the way for further Turkish incursions into Syrian territory and interference in sovereign decision-making, both in the present and the future.

The Turkish occupation and its mercenaries are acutely aware that they are not solely facing our forces, but also the indomitable will and unwavering determination of our people. Our forces commend the remarkable patriotic consciousness exhibited by our people in NE Syria, as they recognize the significance of resistance against the occupation’s aggressions. We salute all our fighters on the frontlines for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices, particularly honoring our martyrs who have shed their blood to safeguard the well-being of the populace.

The persistence of the occupation in its acts of aggression and criminality will not go unpunished. Our SDF forces are resolute in their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the region and all its components, working tirelessly to ensure a future that is secure and stable.”