21 gang members killed in Kobanê
21 gang members killed in Kobanê
21 gang members killed in Kobanê
Releasing a statement about the fighting in Kobanê town of West Kurdistan, Rojava, going on for the 42nd day, YPG [People's Protection Units] Press Centre reported that at least 21 gang members were killed and 5 YPG fighters lost their lives in yesterday's clashes at three fronts of the town.
YPG stressed that the splendid resistance of the forces and people of Kobanê has been defeating the attacks gangs have recently intensified with reinforcements.
Providing information about the fighting at the eastern front, YPG Press Centre said hand-to-hand fighting along the day and night continued till early Monday morning, intensifying in the Kaniya Kurda and Municipality Street areas.
The statement said the gangs carried out three car bomb attacks with two trucks and a motorbike after suffering a heavy blow in the fighting.
The three vehicles were spotted and destroyed by YPG forces and 17 gang members were killed in the fighting at the eastern front. Bodies of 2 ISIS militants were also seized, with the arms they possessed.
YPG reported that clashes also continued along the night at the southern front where 4 gang members were killed and a heavy weapon-laden vehicle belonging to them was hit by YPG forces.
According to the statement, a vehicle was destroyed, with gang members inside it, near the Izea village at the western front. The figures of casualties couldn't be ascertained.
The statement added that 5 YPG fighters have fallen fighting the gangs in yesterday's clashes during the day and night.