Amid escalating anti-regime offensives in both the northern and southern regions surrounding Damascus, Kurdish-led fighters have reportedly advanced into eastern parts of Syria. The Kurdish forces, who currently control the northeast of the country, established autonomy after enduring a decade of civil war. However, they now express concerns that this hard-won autonomy may be jeopardized by Syrian opposition insurgents who initiated an offensive last week.
While the primary target of the recent offensive remains the Assad regime, Kurdish fighters have voiced apprehensions about the potential spillover of violence into their territory. The Deir Ezzor Military Council issued a statement on Friday highlighting the perceived threats to the security of their people and the Deir Ezzor region. They specifically pointed out the activities of Turkish occupation-backed mercenary groups and ISIS militants in the Deir Ezzor desert.
