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• Second phase in Manbij operation begins 

  Manbij Military Council announced that its fighters have started the second phase of the operation, which is entering the city of Manbij, by paying utmost attention to all international laws, principles and rules.
• Car bomb attack attempt of ISIS gangs in Manbij foiled 

  Manbij Military Assembly fighters foiled the attempt of ISIS gangs to carry out a car bomb attack, and the clashes around the town intensified around the wheat silo (Sawma).
• YBŞ repels 6 ISIS attacks in Shengal 

  YBŞ General Command issued a written statement on recent ISIS attacks in Shengal and announced that YBŞ/YJŞ forces repelled 6 ISIS attacks on the village of Mediban and Shilo highland.
• Effective guerilla actions in Şırnak and Siirt 

  HPG Media Center issued a written statement on recent Turkish army operations and effective guerilla actions in Kurdistan.
• TEV-DEM: The meeting in Urfa is a disgrace 

  TEV-DEM Executive Board stated that the KDP, KNC, AKP, and Turkish Intelligence Agency held a meeting in Urfa in enmity to Rojava.
• SNC affiliated gang groups shell Tal Rıfat 

  Gangs affiliated with the Syrian National Coalition are shelling Arfed (Tal Rıfat).
• Semalka official: Border is open but not to everyone 

  Semalka Border Gate Director Aras Fetah stated that the KDP opened the border only for publicity purposes, and has been preventing the passage of many people.
• Manbij Civilian Council distributes supplies in liberated villages 

  Members of the Manbij Civilian Council distributed basic life supplies to the residents of recently liberated villages around Manbij.
• Infiltration attempt of ISIS gangs in Kirkuk foiled 

  ISIS gangs attempting to infiltrate into guerrilla positions in Kirkuk failed after detonation of a mine planted by guerrillas. The gangs suffered casualties and they were forced to flee the region.
• Iranian soldiers murder two Kurdish civilians in Piranshahr and Sardasht 

  Iranian soldiers killed two Kurdish civilians involved in border-trade in two towns of East Kurdistan.
• 69 ISIS members killed in heavy clashes around Manbij 

  Heavy clashes are taking place between fighters of the Manbij Military Council and ISIS gangs in the western, northern and northwestern sides of the Manbij city. As many as 69 ISIS members were killed during the clashes.
• 6-year-old crushed by a police vehicle in Cizre 

  It has been reported that a police vehicle patrolling in Şırnak's Cizre district crushed a 6-year-old kid on June 7. The kid was hospitalized but couldn't survive.
• 16 soldiers killed, 4 others wounded in ongoing guerrilla actions 

  HPG-BIM reported that a total of 16 soldiers were killed and 4 others were wounded in ongoing actions by guerrillas in various locations across North Kurdistan territory.
• HPG: At least 19 soldiers killed in Şemdinli 

  At least 19 soldiers were killed and a large quantity of ammunition was seized in an expansive guerrilla action against Turkiksh soldiers deployed in Şemdinli district of Hakkari on June 10.
• SDF fighters: The siege will end up with the liberation of Manbij 

  SDF fighters Şoreş Rojhat and Haki Kobanê stated that the siege of Manbij will end up with the liberation of the city.
• State forces tear down three houses in Van 

  State forces tore down three houses in Karşıyaka neighborhood of Van's central İpekyolu district in the wake of a clash during which three people died.
• Al-Itîhad university and 4 villages near Manbij liberated 

  The university of Al-Itîhad and 4 more villages near Manbij have been cleared of ISIS gangs.
• Manbij residents transferred to safe areas 

  Civilians fleeing ISIS atrocity in Manbij continue finding shelter in safe areas under control of the Manbij Military Council and Syrian Democratic Forces.
• Access to Şırnak denied amid ongoing destruction by state forces 

  Turkish state forces deny entry and exit in the province of Şırnak despite the recent announcement that military operations have ended.
• 5 youngsters beheaded by ISIS gangs in Hiwêca town of South Kurdistan 

  ISIS gangs have executed 5 youngsters in the town of Hiwêca.
• 'ISIS emirs defeated in Manbij crossing into Turkey through Jarablus' 

  Suwar Mınbic Commander Mıstefa Mınbiç told that ISIS emirs defeated in Manbij are crossing firstly into Jarablus and then Turkey with their families. Their crossing is mediated by the Turkish military and intelligence MIT.
• Manbij people taking refuge in safe areas under MMC and SDF control 

  Civilians fleeing ISIS atrocity in Manbij are taking refuge in safe areas controlled by fighters of the Manbij Military Council and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
• 36 civilians massacred by ISIS gangs in Aleppo's Xendûra town 

  ISIS gangs massacred 36 civilians in Xendûra town of Aleppo.
• Clash in Van city center 

  A clash erupted during a raid on a house in Van province last night. An air-supported operation in the area continues.
• Manbij besieged from four sides 

  Fighters of the Manbij Military Council have besieged the city of Manbij from four sides.