YPG reports continuing attacks by Turkish army and ISIS

YPG reported that Turkish army continues its relentless aggression against Rojava-Northern Syria Federation.

YPG reported that Turkish army continues its relentless aggression against Rojava-Northern Syria Federation.

According to the YPG statement, on the late hours of September 2, deploying heavy weapons, Turkish Army targeted the village of Tilseriyê to the west of Kobanê city. On the night of September 3, the villages of Koran and Salim (western Kobane) were similarly attacked by Turkish Army.

Regarding the ongoing attacks by ISIS groups, YPG gave the following information;

"At 4 am September 3,ISIS terrorists carried out a major assault on the villages of Til Osman and Shams al-Dinya in southeast of Tishreen Dam, southern Kobanê. As result of our units’ response, heavy clashes erupted in the region and lasted until afternoon of the same day. The confrontation forced the ISIS terrorists to withdraw from the area as their attempt was fully repelled.

There, the People’s Defense Units destroyed a vehicle-borne IED and a DShK-mounted vehicle of the attackers. 15 ISIS terrorists were confirmed killed, a dozen were wounded and two others were captured alive. A mopping-up operation was later conducted around the extent where the battle occurred, accordingly, 10 of enemy’s dead, 8 AK rifles, 2 PKs, 1 RPG and 10 hand grenades were seized."

Later at night, ISIS gangs tried to complete a sabotage action by planting improvised explosives near Qadriyê village. The group was disrupted by YPG units, having one of their members wounded they ultimately fled the location.

At 12:30 September 3, an artillery attack was led by ISIS gangs on Malha and Mekmen villages, Shadadi.