The results of the 12th day of fighting and resistance in Northern Syria
Ras Al Ain
The invading Turkish army and their mercenary gangs continued their attacks on the areas implemented in the cease-fire agreement. On October 20th, the mercenary gangs under command by the Turkish army attempted to attack Mejanir village located south of Ras Al Ain and other surounding villages in eastern Ras Al Ain by support from UAV’s and warplanes. Our forces performed their legitimate right to defend themselves and replied to the attacks. Short lasting clashes followed as a result of this. In those clashes, 3 mercenaries were killed, 2 armored vehicles were destroyed and another vehicle was damaged.
The Euphrates region
The mercenary groups under command by the invading Turkish army, with support from warplanes, UAV’s and heavy weapons, attacked the villages north of Ain Issa and Chelebiye. Our forces performed their legitimate right to defend themselves and replied to the attacks. In the villages Webde, Kafiya and Wasta, heavy clashes followed. As a result of the clashes that took place, a number of mercenaries were killed and injured.
In the mentioned clashes, at least 3 mercenaries were killed, a large number also injured and 3 APC’s were destroyed.
6 of our comrades put up a heroic fight against the agressors and were martyred. 9 comrades that we previously had lost contact with have also been martyred. 21 of our comrades were injured.
SDF PRESS OFFICE
October 21st 2019