Syrian National Army's victory in Manbij sparks panic among PKK/YPG forces

Opposition forces in Syria have overthrown the 61-year-long regime of Bashar al-Assad.

The Syrian National Army (SNA) has also reclaimed key territories, including Tel Rifaat and Manbij, which had been under the control of the PKK/YPG. Journalist Nedim Sener, speaking live on TVNET, described the actions of the SNA as being "focused on Raqqa" after they recaptured critical areas such as Tel Rifaat and Manbij from the control of the PKK/YPG and Bashar al-Assad's regime, Caliber.Az reports via Turkish media.

He noted that panic had set in among the terrorist organisation following the loss of territories west of the Euphrates River.

"Where is the PKK, which claims to have 100,000 members? Where is their bravery?" he questioned.

Sener noted that the current map of Syria is divided into several parts, with territories controlled by Türkiye, opposition forces, and the PKK/YPG.

"The real problem is that this is where hell will break loose," he said. "The US, as I’m following, has started sending troops to Raqqa. Why? Because the Syrian National Army (SNA) has made a statement: 'We will take Raqqa, give us your blessing.'" 

He emphasised that stability in the region cannot be achieved without Türkiye’s support, strength, and protection.

The head of the Pentagon called Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and asked, "What are you doing in Manbij?"

The fact that they ask questions shows they understand the seriousness of the situation. "Those who just yesterday were saying, 'Stop, don’t enter Manbij,' are now saying, 'This is serious. They will take Raqqa too,' after seeing that Manbij has been lost."

Remember the words of one of the PKK’s "leaders," Ferhat Abdi: "We’ve created forces of one hundred thousand men." "Do you know how proud the PKK/YPG members were of that? Black masks, painted guns, American weapons in their hands... So where is their courage? Look, when America doesn't send two jeeps for help, they immediately panic because the Syrian National Army is defending the homeland from a terrorist organisation. All they have are pictures," Sener added.

On November 27, armed opposition groups launched a large-scale offensive against Syrian army positions in the Aleppo and Idlib provinces. By the evening of December 7, they had captured several major cities (Aleppo, Hama, Daraa, and Homs), and on December 8, they entered Damascus, with Syrian government forces withdrawing from the city. Syrian government leader Muhammad Ghazi al-Jalali expressed readiness for a peaceful transfer of power in the country. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Bashar al-Assad stepped down as president of Syria and left the country, giving instructions for a peaceful handover of power.

By Naila Huseynova