The Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria responded to the Syrian government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on attacks in Deir ez-Zor. In a statement reported by ANHA, the Autonomous Administration emphasized that the language used by the Syrian government was "hostile," accusing it of distorting the truth by alleging that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attacked Deir ez-Zor. The statement pointed out that "the events in Deir ez-Zor began with attacks carried out by forces and supporters loyal to the Syrian government."
The statement called on the Syrian government to abandon its "demagogic rhetoric that will lead to no results." It highlighted that democratic internal dialogue is the only way to build a democratic country and stated, "We reject any attempt to sow discord and will stand against them united with our people."