"Footage filmed on Saturday shows artillery units of the Syrian interim government shelling areas around the town of Dabis Afnan in the western Raqqa countryside. The bombardment occurred during clashes with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which preceded the interim forces' entry into the town. Military convoys of the interim government advancing along roadways and entering Raqqa province were also seen. The two sides exchanged accusations for the hostilities. The interim government alleged that 'SDF units used suicide drones in an attack, leading to the death of two of its soldiers'. In turn, SDF accused government forces of attacking its fighters 'while they were in the process of withdrawing' from agreed-upon positions, terming it a violation of established terms. The interim government stated its forces are continuing their advance toward the city of Tabqa in western Raqqa and demanded the SDF fully withdraw east of the Euphrates River. The SDF rejected this demand, considering it a breach of the agreements. A spokesperson clarified that 'the areas of understanding only include the towns of Deir Hafer and Maskanah and do not extend to any locations within Raqqa province'. These military developments follow the recent announcement by SDF commander Mazlum Abdi of withdrawal of his forces from the contact areas east of Aleppo towards the east of the Euphrates 'as part of a redeployment in response to calls from mediators and allied nations, aimed at finalising the integration process and adhering to the March 10 agreement'. This shift coincides with a decree signed by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, head of the Syrian interim government, which mandates the drafting of an eight-article constitution. This constitution aims to safeguard Kurdish rights, which encompass the right to study the Kurdish language and have it recognised as a national language, as well as the revival of Kurdish heritage and the observance of its holidays, among other cultural entitlements. On March 10, 2025, Al-Sharaa and Abdi signed an agreement to 'integrate all civil and military institutions affiliated with the Kurdish self-administration into the framework of the Syrian state by the end of 2025'. However, the implementation has stalled, with sporadic clashes continuing."