“We will remain committed to the principle of legitimate defense of the liberated areas in all circumstances,” Nasser Haj Mansour ,the official of the Syrian Democratic Forces said on Thursday, referring to “the possibility of open and strong confrontations with Turkish forces if the latter launched any attack on Syria’s northwest areas.”

Dr. Nasser Haj Mansour, Syrian Democratic Forces’ Advisor, said to Welat FM that “There are Turkish movements on the border facing Afrin city and other movements on the border adjacent to Afrin, coinciding with the ongoing threats to grab some areas Afrin Turkish. “

Haj Mansour added that there are statements from a number of Turkis politicians and leaders about their intention to launch an attack on Afrin, in order to connect the western countryside and the northern countryside of Aleppo through the city of Afrin and reach Jabhat Ahrar Asham in Idlib. If these threats become confirmed than We, as Syrian Democratic Forces, commit to defend Afrin in the context of the legitimate defense of the liberated areas. “

“We, as Syrian Democratic Forces , have pledged not to initiate an attack against Turkish forces unless the Turkish army or the factions supporting it carry out an attack against us, as We have no choice but to stand up to protect People and liberated areas. ” said Haj Mansour in an exclusive voice record for Welat FM.

It should be noted that there are many reports of Turkish military movements on the border of Afrin and several Turkish statements about attacks on points under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces in areas liberated by the forces earlier.

Translated by: Hevin Osman

Welat FM