The Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that factions affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government launched an attack on four of their positions in the village of Al-Imam, located in the Deir Hafer area, at 3:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
The SDF stated that their forces confronted the attack and responded as necessary in defense of their positions and fighters. Clashes ensued and continued for 20 uninterrupted minutes, it added.
“We emphasize that this repeated aggression constitutes a deliberate escalation and poses a serious threat to the stability of the region. We hold the Damascus government fully responsible for this behavior, and reaffirm that our forces are now more prepared than ever to exercise their legitimate right to respond with full force and determination,” SDF said.