An explosion took place near Cihan Hospital on the Rajo road in Afrin, under occupation by the Turkish state and its mercenaries.

First news reported dead and injured in the explosion, however details of the explosion are yet to be learned.

On the other hand, reports are coming through of clashes between Turkish-backed mercenaries in the city.

According to reports, fighting erupted between the Liva Shimal and Sultan Murad Brigade groups this evening. The clash is said to be the result of a quarrel over control of a checkpoint.

Caught between two fires, the people are reportedly closing their shops and trying to flee from the area.