Pro-Syrian government media reported clashes between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) near Tal Maaz, east of Aleppo, on August 31st. The Ikhbariya channel, a pro-Syrian government outlet, claimed the engagement occurred. No further details regarding the cause or outcome of the clashes were immediately available. Separately, Turkish Foreign Minister stated that Israel does not desire a strong new Syrian state and that Turkey will not permit such policies to persist, though the statement did not directly link to the reported clashes.
