14 mercenaries killed, 19 others wounded in Manbij in September

The Manbij Military Council forces responded to the attacks directed against the region during September and did not allow the mercenaries of the Turkish state to occupy the areas they targeted.

Manbij Military Council Press Centre announced the balance sheet of the infiltration attempts and attacks against the region in September. Accordingly, at least 14 mercenaries were killed last month.

The Manbij Military Council Press Centre stated that at least 400 artillery shells and howitzers hit the Manbij region in September. While the region was targeted by two drone attacks, the mercenaries of the Turkish state tried to enter the canton 8 times but were prevented.

According to the statement, 4 drones were shot down by the Manbij Military Council.

Stating that 4 civilians were wounded as a result of the attacks, the Manbij Military Council noted that 14 mercenaries were killed and 19 others were wounded as a result of infiltration attempts and clashes.

The balance sheet released on Tuesday stated: “The occupying Turkish state and allied mercenaries attacked the villages of Manbij canton with hundreds of artillery and mortars. 14 shells were fired at Hoşeriye village, 45 shells at Çat village, 5 shells at Deriç village, 15 shells at Tuxar village, 98 shells at Ewn Dadat village, 12 shells at Mefarid village, 21 shells at Mehsenli village, 30 shells at Jarad village, 13 shells at Ereb Hesen village, 25 shells at Jilud village, 32 shells at Dendeniye village, 22 shells at Siyade village, 9 shells at Kawikli village, 59 shells at Kor Hiyok village.”  

Manbij Military Council stated that the Turkish government shelled the villages from its bases in the villages of Şêx Nasir and Yaşli, close to the battle fronts.

According to the Military Council, the property of the residents was damaged in the attacks and a generator and a motorbike were burnt.

The Manbij Military Council emphasised that its forces responded to the attacks and did not allow the mercenaries of the Turkish state to occupy the villages in question.