SDF: We prepare to repel attacks against our areas

The General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) noted in a statement that they renew their commitment to the right to respond to all forms of attacks on their areas, noting that their forces destroyed a military machinery during the response to the attacks of the Turkish occupation on the countryside of Kobanî.

The General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces released a written statement to the public opinion on the attacks on the countryside of the Euphrates region.

The text of the statement included,

“While our forces are leading a battle against Dash terrorists, the Turkish occupation army is violating all rules of military engagement and attacking the positions of our fighters along the border with Turkey.
We, in Syrian Democratic Forces, reaffirm our commitment to the right to respond to all forms of attacks against our regions and to use this right when it is necessary.

In this context, on 31 October, our forces responded to the attacks of the Turkish occupation state and its shelling on the civilians’ areas within the framework of their right to legitimate defense and in accordance with the rules of engagement, where a Turkish military vehicle was destroyed by our fighters.”