Statement to the Public
Based on the internationally sponsored agreement, it was agreed that the Damascus government forces would enter the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana, east of Aleppo, after our forces completed their withdrawal. However, Damascus violated the terms of the agreement and entered the towns before our fighters had fully withdrawn, creating a highly dangerous situation with potentially serious repercussions.
Therefore, we call upon the international powers sponsoring the agreement to intervene urgently to ensure its implementation and prevent further escalation.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
Based on the internationally sponsored agreement, it was agreed that the Damascus government forces would enter the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana, east of Aleppo, after our forces completed their withdrawal. However, Damascus violated the terms of the agreement and entered the towns before our fighters had fully withdrawn, creating a highly dangerous situation with potentially serious repercussions.
Therefore, we call upon the international powers sponsoring the agreement to intervene urgently to ensure its implementation and prevent further escalation.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
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Rojava Intel
Statement to the Public Based on the internationally sponsored agreement, it was agreed that the Damascus government forces would enter the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana, east of Aleppo, after our forces completed their withdrawal. However, Damascus violatedβ¦
Update β Clashes are currently taking place in the city of Maskana as a result of violations committed by the Damascus government of the terms of the internationally brokered agreement.
A cessation of hostilities requires an end to these violations and full compliance with the agreement by Damascus, until the complete withdrawal of our fighters from the cities of Maskana and Deir Hafer, as agreed upon.
A cessation of hostilities requires an end to these violations and full compliance with the agreement by Damascus, until the complete withdrawal of our fighters from the cities of Maskana and Deir Hafer, as agreed upon.
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π¨URGENT/ATTENTION
The Damascus government and the Turkish state are attempting to sow fear among the population and provoke further civil war through centrally run troll networks that spread special warfare tactics, disinformation, and fabricated news.
The Damascus government and the Turkish state are attempting to sow fear among the population and provoke further civil war through centrally run troll networks that spread special warfare tactics, disinformation, and fabricated news.
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π¨URGENT
Critical Statement Regarding the Clashes in Dibsi Afnan
Clashes erupted in the Dibsi Afnan area, west of Raqqa, following a treacherous attack by factions of the Damascus government on our forces' positions, in clear violation of the internationally brokered agreement.
The agreement stipulated a ceasefire and a 48-hour deadline for our forces to withdraw from the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana. However, the Damascus government deployed military convoys, heavy weapons, and tanks to the area before the withdrawal was complete and attacked our fighters, resulting in the martyrdom of several of them.
We hold those who violated the agreement and betrayed our forces fully responsible for this escalation. We also hold the international powers sponsoring the agreement responsible for what is happening and call upon them to intervene immediately to stop the violations and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
Critical Statement Regarding the Clashes in Dibsi Afnan
Clashes erupted in the Dibsi Afnan area, west of Raqqa, following a treacherous attack by factions of the Damascus government on our forces' positions, in clear violation of the internationally brokered agreement.
The agreement stipulated a ceasefire and a 48-hour deadline for our forces to withdraw from the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana. However, the Damascus government deployed military convoys, heavy weapons, and tanks to the area before the withdrawal was complete and attacked our fighters, resulting in the martyrdom of several of them.
We hold those who violated the agreement and betrayed our forces fully responsible for this escalation. We also hold the international powers sponsoring the agreement responsible for what is happening and call upon them to intervene immediately to stop the violations and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
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Forwarded from Kurdish Front Reports (Kendal Amanos)
Founder of the YPG International Battalion, Karim Franceschi on X:
"As expected given the compressed timeline, roughly 10 hours from the announced withdrawal from the ~900 kmΒ² pocket, multiple SDF elements were caught mid-retrograde.
Motorized Syrian MoDβaligned forces exploited the transition window and penetrated as far as Maskana within minutes, cutting off marching SDF infantry columns."
@KurdishFrontReport
"As expected given the compressed timeline, roughly 10 hours from the announced withdrawal from the ~900 kmΒ² pocket, multiple SDF elements were caught mid-retrograde.
Motorized Syrian MoDβaligned forces exploited the transition window and penetrated as far as Maskana within minutes, cutting off marching SDF infantry columns."
@KurdishFrontReport
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π¨URGENT
Senior Kurdish official @ElhamAhmadSDC "yesterday, the SDF agreed to withdraw its forces from the western bank of the Euphrates, including the towns of Deitr Hafer and Maskanah. However, units affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government (STG), have violated this agreement. Heavy clashes are now under way between both sides in Maskanah. We hold the STG fully accountable for this breach and for provoking violence against the SDF."
Senior Kurdish official @ElhamAhmadSDC "yesterday, the SDF agreed to withdraw its forces from the western bank of the Euphrates, including the towns of Deitr Hafer and Maskanah. However, units affiliated with the Syrian Transitional Government (STG), have violated this agreement. Heavy clashes are now under way between both sides in Maskanah. We hold the STG fully accountable for this breach and for provoking violence against the SDF."
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BREAKING NEWS
SDF respond HTS and SNA forces that violated the ceasefire and attacked in Maskanah.
Following statements made by the SDF, they intervened against HTS-SNA forces that did not abide by the agreement. Dozens of vehicles with DShK heavy machine guns were destroyed.
SDF respond HTS and SNA forces that violated the ceasefire and attacked in Maskanah.
Following statements made by the SDF, they intervened against HTS-SNA forces that did not abide by the agreement. Dozens of vehicles with DShK heavy machine guns were destroyed.
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π¨Turkish state is instigating the civil war in Syria!
While forces loyal to the Damascus government are attacking Dibis Afnan from the ground, Turkish state-owned warplanes are flying overhead.Simultaneously, it has been learned that aircraft belonging to the Coalition forces have also taken off.
While forces loyal to the Damascus government are attacking Dibis Afnan from the ground, Turkish state-owned warplanes are flying overhead.Simultaneously, it has been learned that aircraft belonging to the Coalition forces have also taken off.
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Rojava Intel
BREAKING NEWS SDF respond HTS and SNA forces that violated the ceasefire and attacked in Maskanah. Following statements made by the SDF, they intervened against HTS-SNA forces that did not abide by the agreement. Dozens of vehicles with DShK heavy machineβ¦
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Currently, SDF and YPJ forces are responding to attacks by HTS, affiliated with the Damascus government, and SNA forces, affiliated with the Turkish state; intense clashes are taking place in the region.
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π¨ATTENTION
The video evidence proves how the Damascus government forces and the Turkish-backed SNA militias violated the agreement. As SDF forces withdrew, HTS and SNA militias, along with dormant ISIS cells they had activated, attacked the SDF forces.
The video evidence proves how the Damascus government forces and the Turkish-backed SNA militias violated the agreement. As SDF forces withdrew, HTS and SNA militias, along with dormant ISIS cells they had activated, attacked the SDF forces.
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They are plundering everywhere they go!
HTS and SNA forces began looting and stealing belongings from civilians' homes in Deir Hafer after the SDF withdrew.
They do the same thing at Sheikh Maqsoud.
HTS and SNA forces began looting and stealing belongings from civilians' homes in Deir Hafer after the SDF withdrew.
They do the same thing at Sheikh Maqsoud.
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As a result of the Damascus government's treachery and violation of the internationally brokered agreement, groups of our fighters remain besieged in the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskana, despite the agreement stipulating a 48-hour deadline for our forces to withdraw. The Damascus government violated the agreement and attacked our fighters using tanks.
We hold the Damascus government and the international powers sponsoring the agreement fully responsible for the safety and lives of our besieged fighters, and we emphasize the necessity of ensuring their safe passage, along with their weapons, to areas in northern and eastern Syria.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
We hold the Damascus government and the international powers sponsoring the agreement fully responsible for the safety and lives of our besieged fighters, and we emphasize the necessity of ensuring their safe passage, along with their weapons, to areas in northern and eastern Syria.
SDF Media Center
January 17, 2026
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