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Syria, US-led Coalition conduct strikes on SAA in DeirEzzor to protect SDF

Inherent Resolve bombed SAA positions to repel the an unprovoked act of aggression on SDF

In Syria, US-led coalition conducted several strikes against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in Deir Ezzor governorate. It because SAA conducted an “unprovoked attack against well-established Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) headquarters”. “Syrian pro-regime forces initiated an unprovoked attack against well-established Syrian Democratic Forces headquarters Feb. 7 – stated a press release from Inherent Resolve -. Coalition service members in an advise, assist, and accompany capacity were co-located with SDF partners during the attack eight kilometers east of the agreed-upon Euphrates River de-confliction line. In defense of Coalition and partner forces, the Coalition conducted strikes against attacking forces to repel the act of aggression against partners engaged in the Global Coalition’s defeat-Daesh mission. The Coalition – ends the note – remains committed to focusing on the defeat-Daesh mission in the Middle Euphrates River Valley (MERV) and asserts its non-negotiable right to act in self-defense”.

Damascus is trying to regain control of energy sourcesin Deir Ezzor, today in SDF hands

The attacks on SDF of Cizire Storm (Al Jazeera) by Syrian Army happened in the eastern bank of Euphrates River, in Deir Ezzor. US-led Coalition respondend with Close Air Support (CAS) around the town of Khasham. Moreover, the fight between Kurd forces and SAA are still ongoing. Tha aim of the soldiers was invade SDF positions in the CONICO gas facility and the Jafar oil field. It seems a kind of attempt by Damascus to regain control of energy sources in the area. Kurds, indeed, control both gas and oil fields in the governatorate. Considered the most important of Syria.

The official release by Inherent Resolve on the event

 

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