“SDF is prepared to repel the attacks and defend the region”

Deir ez-Zor Military Council commander stated that SDF remains committed to continue its tasks and in full readiness to repel attacks to maintain security and stability of North-East Syria.

The commander the Deir ez-Zor Military Council, Abu Khawla, confirmed that SDF forces are prepared to repel any attack against the region of North-East Syria, whether it is from Turkish occupation or other groups.

"We are fully aware of Turkish occupation ambitions in Syria generally and NE Syria in particular, where it aims to revive the dreams of Othman Empire,” Abu Khawla said.

Abu Khawla stated that the SDF forces have prepared thousands of its fighters to repel the attacks and defend the region.

"Despite the security operations against ISIS cells in different areas , SDF remains committed to continue its tasks and in full readiness to repel attacks to maintain security and stability of North-East Syria,” he added.

Abu Khawla also spoke about the continuing coordination between the SDF and the Syrian Armey to repel any attack that could hit the sovereignty of Syria.

“Although there are disagreements with the Syrian government in some files, but we are ready to cooperate and coordinate to thwart attacks targeting the Syrian territory” he said.

At the end, the commander of Deir ez-Zor Military Council said that when Turkey started war, it would be a different and long war, and the decision to end it will be in the hands of their forces.