SDF: Damascus forces continue their attacks despite ceasefire

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Press Center issued a statement regarding the violations of the ceasefire agreement in the regions of Jazira and Kobanê.

The statement said: “Despite the ceasefire agreement entering into force on Saturday night, Damascus factions continue to commit serious and repeated violations against populated areas in the regions of Jazira and Kobanê, in a clear and explicit breach of the agreement’s provisions and a direct threat to civilian security and regional stability.”

The SDF said the violations were as follows: “At 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, Damascus factions launched an armored attack on the axis of al-Chalabiya town, southeast of Kobanê, which was successfully repelled.

From 12:00 p.m. until the time of drafting this statement, attacks have continued on the western countryside axis of Kobanê, targeting the villages of Zarik and al-Qasimiyah.

At 6:00 p.m., artillery shelling targeted the village of al-Qasimiyah, resulting in the killing of a child and the injury of three others from the same family.

At 7:30 p.m., Damascus factions carried out an attack using three suicide drones on the village of “Qari,” affiliated with the city of Girkê Legê, causing material damage.

At 10:40 p.m., the same forces targeted the village of al-Safa in the countryside of chil Agha / al-Jawadiyah, resulting in material damage.

As of the time of drafting this statement, these attacks continue on the southern and western axes of Kobanê, representing a clear continuation of ceasefire violations and a dangerous escalation that endangers the lives of civilians.”

The statement added that “during these attacks, four of our fighters were wounded, in addition to the martyrdom of a child and the injury of three others from the same family.

We call on the guarantor parties to the ceasefire agreement to assume their full responsibilities in putting an end to these violations, to compel Damascus factions to fully adhere to the agreement, and to ensure the protection of civilians without any delay or negligence.”