SDC co-chair: Deir ez-Zor attack affirms regime's rejection of dialogue

In response to the attack on towns in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside, the co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, Mahamoud al-Masalat, described the assault as divisive and aimed at destabilizing the region's security and stability.

In a statement to ANHA agency, al-Masalat said, "We strongly condemn these criminal attacks against our people in the beloved Deir ez-Zor and hold the regime and its mercenaries responsible for these criminal acts."

He added, "We have worked and continue to work to create a Syrian-Syrian dialogue and national reconciliation across all Syrian geography. This barbaric attack is proof that the regime and its mercenaries do not seek peace or dialogue."

Al-Masalat praised the significant and heroic role of the Syrian Democratic Forces and internal security forces for repelling these attacks and maintaining the region's security and stability.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and wished a speedy recovery to all the injured. He added, "We hope all our tribes will stand united to confront the sedition, terrorism, and barbaric attacks aimed at destabilizing our region."

Yesterday, the Syrian Democratic Forces repelled an attack by Damascus government forces and National Defense mercenaries around 2:00 AM (Tuesday-Wednesday) from positions in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, including the Meyadin and Boukamal areas and the Al-Asharah region, using artillery and heavy weapons.

The attack specifically targeted the vicinity of the town of Dhiban, as well as other towns such as Al-Shahil, Al-Tayaneh, Al-Derij, Abu Hardoub, Abu Hammam, Al-Latwa, Gharanij, and Al-Basira in the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside.

The attack resulted in the deaths of two civilians, the injury of seven others, and the burning of two water stations, rendering them out of service, according to the latest official information.

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