Turkish state forces have attacked the villages of Aqibe and Soxanele in Afrin’s Sherawa district with howitzers at around 14:00 local time Wednesday afternoon.

Concurrently, the Turkish forces and mercenaries stationed in the occupied Leylan village attacked Til Temir’s Um ael-Xer village with howitzers and heavy weapons.

Syriac Military Council and Khabour Defense Guards have responded to the attack and three mercenaries have been killed during the ensuing clashes.

While the ongoing attacks endanger the lives of the civilians in the targeted areas, reports are coming through of reconnaissance activity over Ain Issa.