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Damascus-affiliated factions commit a massacre in the countryside of Kobani, killing five civilians Damascus-affiliated factions committed a horrific massacre in the village of Kharab Ashk, located southeast of the city of Kobani, following intense shelling that targeted the village using artillery, tanks, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of five civilians and the injury of five others, all members of the Bozan family. The shelling also led to the complete destruction of the family’s home, as the wounded were transferred to hospitals for medical treatment, while the bodies of the martyrs remain under the rubble due to the intensity of the bombardment.

Statement Regarding Violations of the Ceasefire Agreement in the Jazira and Kobani Regions – 26 January Despite the ceasefire agreement entering into force last night, Damascus factions continue to commit serious and repeated violations against populated areas in the Jazira and Kobani regions, in a clear and explicit breach of the agreement’s provisions and a direct threat to civilian security and regional stability. At 10:00 a.m., Damascus factions launched an armored attack on the axis of al-chalabiya town, southeast of Kobani, which was successfully repelled. From 12:00 p.m. until the time of drafting this statement, attacks have continued on the western countryside axis of Kobani, targeting the villages of Zarik and al-Qasimiyah. At 6:00 p.m., artillery shelling targeted the village of al-Qasimiyah, resulting in the martyrdom of a child and the injury of three others from the same family. At 7:30 p.m., Damascus factions carried out an attack using three suicide drones on the village of “Qari,” affiliated with the city of Girkê Legê, causing material damage. At 10:40 p.m., the same forces targeted the village of al-Safa in the countryside of chil Agha / al-Jawadiyah, resulting in material damage. As of the time of drafting this statement, these attacks continue on the southern and western axes of Kobani, representing a clear continuation of ceasefire violations and a dangerous escalation that endangers the lives of civilians. During these attacks, four of our fighters were wounded, in addition to the martyrdom of a child and the injury of three others from the same family. We call on the guarantor parties to the ceasefire agreement to assume their full responsibilities in putting an end to these violations, to compel Damascus factions to fully adhere to the agreement, and to ensure the protection of civilians without any delay or negligence. Media Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces 25 January 2026 sdf-press.com/en/?p=19612

Update – Despite the ceasefire extension agreement, Damascus factions are currently launching attacks on the villages of Shikhlar/Al-Shuyukh, Zirak west of the city of Kobani, and Chalabiya in the southeast of the city.