According to TASS, "WHO is extremely concerned about the humanitarian health situation in northeastern Syria, where up to 200 thousand people became displaced as a result of military operations intensified since October 9 and almost 1.5 million need help in protecting their health."

It is noted that "the current development of the security situation has had a serious impact on the already weakened health services in northeastern Syria."

October 9, Turkey announced the start of the ground part of the military operation "Source of Peace" in northeast Syria.