Turkish forces and their allies continue to launch attacks on Syrian villages despite agreeing to a ceasefire, according to the statement, which says Turkish forces have targeted villages near Ras al-Ain "by aerial bombardments and brought in more troops and preparations for the ceasefire areas." SDF forces have been targeted "with heavy weapons" in multiple villages, whilst the Turkish forces try to "advance with armored vehicles," according to the statement. Clashes erupted when the SDF responded to attacks "in the framework of their legitimate right to self-defense," the statement says. SDF and Turkish Defense Ministry have both released statements accusing each other of violating the 120 ceasefire agreement. The Turkish Defense Ministry tweeted on Sunday saying, "Despite the agreement with the US, there have been 22 harassment/violations," since the ceasefire began on Thursday.

Source: CNN October 20, 2019 15:09 UTC