The General Command of People’s Defense Units (YPG) issued a statement on the transfer of security responsibilities in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah, in Aleppo.

The statement said: "Since the recent phase of the conflict in Syria, the people of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah in Aleppo have established a self-reliant and organized system of defense in response to persistent threats. From the earliest days, the YPG and YPJ have actively supported and reinforced this line of resistance."

The statement added that "throughout this period, our forces have borne significant sacrifices. However, the strategic gains achieved have played a decisive role in ensuring the security and stability of the civilian population. Recent developments have once again affirmed the effectiveness and resilience of this collective effort. Our units have carried out their responsibilities with discipline and a clear sense of duty."

The statement underlined that "in accordance with the latest agreement concluded between the Autonomous Administration of Northern and Eastern Syria and the Syrian Transitional Government, the responsibility for maintaining security in Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah has been formally transferred to the Internal Security Forces operating under the authority of the Autonomous Administration. A partial withdrawal of our forces has already been completed; the remaining units will be redeployed in a phased and orderly manner over the coming days."

The statement confirmed that the "YPG and YPJ remain committed to the principles of self-governance and the organized will of the people. We will continue to adapt our posture in line with the strategic requirements of the new phase."