In a written statement about recent clashes with al-Qaeda linked gang groups, ISIS (Islamic state of Iraq and ash-Sham) and al-Nusra Front, People's Defense Units (YPG) Command of Serekaniye said that at least 16 members of the gang groups have been killed in clashes with YPG fighters on Tuesday.

YPG remarked that clashes near the village of Til Xelef and Kişto lasted from Monday night till Tuesday morning.