The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) released a written statement concerning the deadly Turkish drone attack on October 24. “The Turkish state is targeting civilians and their houses with all its means to implement its genocidal policies against our people and to destroy stability and stir chaos in the Autonomous Administration regions. This is an alarming situation which paves the way for the Turkish state to cause a crisis,” the AANES statement on Tuesday said.

“Yesterday's drone attack in Qamishlo is a continuation of the previous attacks. It shows that the Turkish state has openly declared war. Mercenary and terrorist groups, especially ISIS, take advantage of these attacks,” said the statement, which further included the following:

“The targeted attacks on SDF commanders involved in the fight against terror, citizens, Autonomous Administration employees and civilian institutions only prove the invading Turkish state’s violation of all international agreements and moral values. Turkey’s targeted aggression and its excuses to wage a war should be distinguished from each other.

As the AANES, we condemn the drone attack that claimed the lives of two citizens in Qamishlo yesterday (October 24). We underline that the silence of active parties in Syria, the international community and institutions serves the political interests of the Turkish state. Clear and bold reactions should be developed against these attacks.

We state that we will continue to protect our people's rights to stability, organization and self-defence, as well as their achievements, and we will not hesitate to protect the revolution of our people.”