SDF responded to Defense Ministry allegations and criticized its media misinformation

Late Saturday night, the Syrian Democratic Forces' media center published a statement regarding the events in the countryside of Deir Hafer, and the targeting of those areas by groups affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government forces. 

The statement read: "Our forces are doing their right to legitimate defense against attacks on Deir Hafer."

The Syrian Democratic Forces Media Center rejects the allegations made by the "Media and Communications Department of the Syrian government's Ministry of Defense" regarding its positions being subjected to an alleged attack by our forces. On the contrary, "undisciplined factions" operating within the ranks of the Syrian government forces continue their provocations and repeated attacks on the contact areas in the Deir Hafer. Yesterday evening, Saturday, these factions launched artillery shelling of populated areas with more than ten shells, without justification. Our forces exercised their full right to self-defense and responded to the sources of fire.

The Ministry of Defense's attempts to distort the facts and mislead public opinion do not serve the country's security and stability. Our forces are exercising maximum restraint in the face of repeated attacks and provocations by these factions, which have continued to dig trenches and transport militants over the past period, confirming their intentions for escalation.

While we emphasize the need to respect the ceasefire, we call on the relevant agencies of the Syrian government to assume their responsibilities in the undisciplined factions operating under their control.

Sh-S

ANHA