Burkan Al Fırat Commander: We are alongside the YPG till the victory
Burkan Al Fırat Commander: We are alongside the YPG till the victory
Burkan Al Fırat Commander: We are alongside the YPG till the victory
Ebu Leyla, Commander of the Shams Al Shamal Battalion affiliated to the Fajr al-Hurriya brigade under the roof of Burkan Al Fırat joint operations centre, spoke to ANHA (Hawar News Agency) about the final situation in the fighting in Kobanê town of West Kurdistan.
Ebu Leyla said they have joined Burkan Al Fırat for a democratic and free future and the re-establishment of unity among all peoples in Syria. He underlined that ending the terror and creating an honorable life was the purpose of the fight they are waging alongside the YPG against the ISIS.
The Commander of the Shams Al Shamal stated that their forces were fighting the ISIS in Al-Bab, Minbic, Jarablus, Shirrin, Al-Shıyuz and many other parts of Syria in coordination with the YPG.
Calling attention to the Burkan Al Fırat group's role in this coordinated and determined fight in Kobanê, Ebu Leyla said; "Our forces are fighting the gangs since the establishment of the Burkan Al Fırat Joint Operations Centre. We promised to the YPG, who have played a major role in the fight against terror and the defense of the peoples, to never leave Kobanê alone. We will be fighting alongside the YPG till the victory."
Ebu Leyla stated that they have been able to repulse the ISIS attacks thanks to the spirit of unity and determination, and despite restricted opportunities, adding; "We have been standing by the YPG and taking part in the Kobanê resistance for two months now. With kalashnikov rifles and hand grenades, we are repulsing the ISIS attacks with tanks and heavy weapons."
Burkan Al Fırat Commander called on international powers to support them in the fight against the ISIS and to provide heavy weaponry and ammunition in order to stop ISIS attacks before they result in heavier prices.
Recalling that a number of local people are continuing to stay in Kobanê despite the ongoing mortar and suicide attacks of ISIS gangs, Abu Leyla emphasised that it was crucial to open a border crossing in order for the delivery of aid to the civilians.
The YPG, the defence force of Rojava , the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and certain other armed opposition groups established the joint Action Centre against ISIS in the Euphrates area mid September.
The group called "Burkan Al Firat", the aim of which is to liberate areas under ISIS control, involves all active forces in the region.
"Burkan Al Firat", set up to fight the gangs of "Al Baghdadi" (ISIS chief), includes the following forces: Liwa Al Tawhid (East branch), Liwa Al Siwar Al Raka, Shams Al Shamal brigades linked to the Fajr al-Hurriya brigades, People's Defence Units (YPG), YPJ, Seraya Jarablus, Liwa Japhat Al-Akrad, Siwar Umunaa Al Raka, Al Kasas Army and Liwa Al Cihad Fi Sebilillah.