​​​​​​​Ferhad Shami: shelling turned to ground offensive

In charge of the Media Office of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Ferhad Shami was interviewed by ANHA on the latest developments taking place in Tal Tamr and Zarghan districts where mercenaries sought to occupy the village of Um al-Keif some 6 km to the Tam Tamr town but as Shami put it 'no advance was made on the ground'.

The attacks led to four civilian martyrdoms and other seven injuries including three children.

In an earlier statement released by Syrian Democratic Forces it was noted forces were standing up to attacks in line with the right to self defense. Two mercenaries were killed in Um al-Keif.

Shami told ANHA' ''at least 200 mortars and shells dropped on the two villages of Asadiye and Rabi'at, dependent on Darbassiye and Sere Kaniye.

Enemy sought to advance but it was repelled with fierce resistance  by fighters of the Military Council and the attempt was thwarted. Shelling resulted in four martyrdoms all civilians. The Sere Kaniye –Tal Tamr road and Derdara, Um al-Keif, Tal Cuma', Tal Garabet and Tal Shanan all underwent artillery shelling that was followed by a ground offensive.

Shami went on to say '' Turkish state circulated fake news. Rojava was under blockade, these attacks were planned in Astana meeting. There have been some compromise reached on the region. This comes in line as some powers that echo Turkish dreams announced they won't accept the current situation in NES adding it will increase attempts.

Whether by Turki9sh attacks or within provocations made against our region they have activities and recruitment of agents and installing cells specifically from the part of the Damascus government and the Turkish state.

Regarding Russian position Shami said '' Russians say they are against these attacks but they and guarantors states lift no finger. No steps were taken and the Damascus government did not stand up to attacks up to date.

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ANHA