Turkish attacks on vital infrastructure in North and East Syria continue, local parties and organizations call for international intervention

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Turkish drones have once again taken to the skies over North and East Syria, unleashing a barrage of missiles targeting critical infrastructure. The escalation, characterized by dozens of airstrikes since Saturday, is aimed at destabilizing the region and instilling terror among its residents, said local officials. The alarming attacks persist amidst an unsettling international silence.

Turkish strikes targeted vital facilities — ranging from oil and gas fields, electricity stations, service institutions, mills, grain silos, to security centers and civilian homes — across North and East Syria.

Notably, in Zalin (Qamishli), the Turkish attacks targeted the electricity station on the Northern Belt Road, rendering it inoperative and plunging the city and its surrounding villages into darkness. A similar fate befell the main electricity station in the city of Amuda.

Qabre Hewore, Rmelan, and the surrounding countryside witnessed several bombings, with oil fields and electricity facilities in the crosshairs. The most severe attacks were unleashed on the Swediya gas and electricity station in the countryside of Dayrik (Derik) resulting in extensive damage and a complete shutdown. The facility faced seven strikes in just one minute, almost completely destroying it.

Areas around Ayn Issa and Kobane also faced airstrikes targeting main power stations, leading to power interruptions.

Internal Security Forces (ISF) checkpoints across the region were also targeted, with two hit in Ayn Issa, two in Qabre Hewore, and another in Dayrik. The ISF center in Zalin was hit three times, causing material damage and injuries.

Compounding the crisis, water stations ceased operations due to power outages following the bombings. In Zalin, three water wells were impacted, along with 14 in Qabre Hewore, 24 in Amuda, and 20 in Al-Jawadiya. According to officials of the Democratic Autonomous Administration of the Region of North and East Syria (DDARNES), nearly 500,000 people are now without water.

Widespread Condemnation and Calls for Intervention

A coalition of political parties, initiatives, and institutions came together to condemn the Turkish attacks on crucial infrastructure facilities in the North and East regions of Syria.

The Kurdish Democratic Party (Al-Wefaq), the Kurdistan Workers’ Union, the Kurdistan Liberal Union, and the Kurdistan Democratic Peace Party issued a joint statement denouncing the Turkey’s deliberate targeting of civilians and service facilities in the region.

The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) also strongly condemned these attacks, emphasizing their violation of international law and calling on the Syrian people to unite against the Turkish occupation.

The Arab National Authority characterized the ongoing Turkish attacks on infrastructure in North and East Syria as part of a broader campaign to undermine the political process of the Syrian people.

Syriac Union Party condemns Turkish aggression in North and East Syria, urges international intervention

The Syriac Union Party in Syria (SUP) issued a strong condemnation of Turkey’s policies, denouncing the continuous aggression that directly impacts the regions and people of North and East Syria. These attacks not only target infrastructure and livelihoods but also undermine the overall security and stability of the affected areas.

The SUP expressed its condemnation of Turkey’s obstruction of efforts aimed at achieving a political solution in Syria. The party emphasized the critical need for regional and international intervention to address the escalating crisis.

The SUP also called out the silence exhibited by the international community towards Turkey’s policies in North and East Syria, blaming Russia and the United States for their failure to exert pressure on Turkey calling for immediate action to halt the destructive attacks on the region.