The SDF Press Center made a statement regarding the Turkish state's attacks on Ain Issa.

Pointing out that the attacks on the city took place simultaneously with the ISIS attacks on Sina Prison in Hesekê, the statement added that the SDF responded to the mercenaries within the scope of self-defense.

Mercenaries killed 3 civilians

The statement said: "The invading Turkish state and its mercenaries heavily bombed the villages of Hosan, Xalidiyê, Mielek, Mişerfê, Cehbel, Hişe, Salihiyê, Qadiriyê, Fatsa and Erişa in Ain Issa on January 22. Three citizens were killed in the attacks targeting civilian settlements. 11 citizens were also injured.

On 23 January, the Turkish state and its mercenaries tried to infiltrate the village of Bir Îsa by land. Heavy clashes took place after our forces responded. In the clashes that broke out, 10 mercenaries were killed and 2 others were injured. In addition, 2 military vehicles belonging to the mercenaries were destroyed. Serious damage was done to 2 bases used by mercenaries."