SDF: Several fighters martyred in treacherous attack in Dibsi Afnan

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stated that the Interim Government attacked their forces in the Dibsi Afnan area west of Raqqa, resulting in the martyrdom of several of their fighters. They held "those who violated the agreement fully responsible for this escalation."

17 January, 2026 17:16

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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stated in a press release on Saturday, "Clashes erupted in the Dibsi Afnan area west of Raqqa, following a treacherous attack carried out by factions of the Damascus government on our forces' positions, in clear violation of the internationally brokered agreement."

The SDF noted that the agreement stipulated a ceasefire and a 48-hour deadline for the withdrawal of forces from the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana. "However, the Damascus government proceeded to bring military convoys, heavy weapons, and tanks into the area before the withdrawal was complete, and attacked our fighters, resulting in the martyrdom of a number of them."

The SDF emphasized, "We hold those who violated the agreement and betrayed our forces fully responsible for this escalation. We also hold the international sponsor powers the responsible for what is happening, and we call on them to intervene immediately to stop the violations and prevent the situation from further deterioration."