Clashes are continuing for a second day on three fronts between YPG forces and ISIS gangs in the Kobanê region of West Kurdistan (Rojava). ISIS gangs are bombarding villages in Kobanê with tanks and mortars,  forcing the inhabitants to take refuge in Kobanê  town. 5 YPG fighters have been killed in clashes in which many gang members have also been killed.

ISIS gangs are continuing their brutal attacks on the people of the Kobanê canton. They have bombarded villages to the east of Kobanê, causing substantial damage to houses. After YPG forces responded to these attacks, clashes broke out. YPG forces opened fire on 2 tanks near Qîzelî village, inflicting heavy casualties on the gangs. This morning clashes intensified, leading to many villagers having to flee to Kobanê town.

ISIS gangs have also bombarded the villages of Talik, Zirk, Dugirman, Boraz and Derbazinê to the west of Kobanê. Clashes broke out when YPG forces responded. Several vehicles belonging to the gangs were hit and many gang members were killed. It is reported that a resident of the village of Zirk was stoned to death by the gangs.

To the south of Kobanê clashes have taken place between forces affiliated to the Joint Action Centre and gangs in the villages of Aşme, Xiros, Cade, Keleha Hesen and Qerarîşk.

In these clashes on three fronts in Kobanê 5 YPG fighters have lost their lives.

Clashes are continuing between YPG-Joint Action Centre forces and ISIS gangs. In clashes with YPG forces that took place on the eastern and western fronts as ISIS gangs mounted simultaneous attacks on 15 September that continued until yesterday (16 September) morning, 72 gang members were killed and 4 vehicles were destroyed.