The Syrian Salvation Government (SSG) has strongly rejected Russian claims that Ukrainian intelligence officers are operating in Idlib, accusing Moscow of fabricating narratives to justify increased military aggression in the liberated areas. The statement comes amid escalating drone and artillery attacks on civilian areas, which have displaced thousands and worsened the humanitarian crisis in northwestern Syria.
In a statement issued by the SSG’s Ministry of Media, officials condemned what they described as a “misleading media campaign” orchestrated by Russia. “These systematic lies no longer need repeated refutation,” the statement read. “We strongly warn against deliberate attempts to fabricate pretexts and link the Syrian revolution to international issues that have nothing to do with the Syrian people.”
The claims were originally made by Russia’s special envoy to Syria, who alleged that Ukrainian intelligence elements were working alongside Syrian revolutionaries in Idlib. The SSG dismissed these allegations as baseless, asserting that they were part of an effort to discredit the revolution and provide cover for escalating attacks by Assad regime forces and Iranian militias in the region.
The SSG highlighted the timing of Russia’s accusations, which coincide with a sharp increase in violence targeting civilians in Idlib and western Aleppo. According to the government, the past 15 days have seen more than 140 suicide drone strikes in liberated areas, along with continuous artillery and missile shelling. These attacks have forced thousands to flee toward the Turkish border, exacerbating the region’s already dire humanitarian conditions.
“This empty propaganda, which lacks any reliable evidence, comes within the framework of Russian efforts to transform northwestern Syria into an open arena for the crimes of the Assad regime,” the SSG stated. “It also provides cover for the movements of Iranian militias, enhancing their influence in the region and paving the way for a coordinated criminal escalation against civilians.”
The SSG expressed concern over what it described as “dangerous indicators” of Russia’s intentions to escalate its military campaign, pointing to the devastating impact of recent attacks on civilian life. The intensified drone strikes and shelling have decimated homes, farms, and essential infrastructure, creating new waves of displacement and compounding the suffering of a population already struggling with extreme poverty and limited humanitarian aid.
The SSG’s warning comes as the humanitarian situation in northwestern Syria continues to deteriorate. Camps along the border with Turkey are overwhelmed by displaced families seeking refuge from relentless bombing campaigns. Aid organizations report critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, leaving many residents without access to basic necessities.
The SSG called on the international community to recognize the dangers posed by Russia’s media narrative and its potential to justify further violence in the region. “The liberated areas are under threat, and the international community must act to prevent these baseless accusations from serving as a pretext for more crimes against the Syrian people,” the statement concluded.
As violence escalates and the humanitarian crisis deepens, the SSG’s response underscores the need for urgent international attention to address the growing threats to Syria’s most vulnerable populations.
