SDF: 50 Turkish-backed mercenaries killed on on October 22

50 Turkish-backed mercenaries were killed, a motorcycle and an armored personnel carrier belonging to Turkish army were destroyed in the fight on October 22.

The Press Office of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the results of battle in northern Syria for October 22 when the Turkish army and allied groups have continued their attacks despite cease-fire agreement.

The balance sheet announced by the SDF is as follows;

Serêkaniyê/Ras al-Ain

Turkish-backed groups attempted to advance and towards the positions of SDF fighters with armored vehicles and with support of drones. A terrorist was killed when SDF forces retaliated the attacks.

Dêrik/Al Malikiya

Turkish reconnaissance drones and fighter jets have patrolled over several spots in the city throughout the daytime. Turkish army officials have been spotted moving in civilian vehicles across the border.

Kobanî/Ain Isa

On October 22, an attack by Turkish-backed groups including armored vehicles, drones and fighter jets on village of Jalba, close to Ain Isa, was retaliated by SDF. The clashes on this front and in vicinity of Ain Isa lasted until evening. An armored vehicle was destroyed, a large number of Turkish-backed mercenaries were killed as result of the clashes.

SDF concluded that 50 Turkish-backed mercenaries were killed, a motorcycle and an armored personnel carrier belonging to Turkish army were destroyed in the fight on October 22.

On the other hand, 16 SDF fighters were martyred and 13 were wounded due to the attacks by Turkish-backed groups.