Syrian Defense Ministry Confirms Clash With U.S.-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces

A clash erupted near Manbij between Syria’s army and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, leaving injuries and raising tensions over territorial control and agreements.

Syria’s Ministry of Defense reported that a U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attack near Manbij injured four Syrian soldiers and three civilians.

The state news agency SANA condemned the strike as “irresponsible,” while the SDF has not yet issued any response to the allegations.