While at least 3 mercenaries were killed, 6 SDF fighters who put up a heroic fight against the aggressors and were martyred. 9 SDF fighters with whom contact had been lost previously have also been martyred.
The Press Office of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released the balance sheet for the 12th day of fighting and resistance in Northern Syria.
The statement reads as follows;
Ras Al Ain (Serêkaniyê)
The invading Turkish army and their mercenary gangs continued their attacks on the areas implemented in the cease-fire agreement. On October 20th, the mercenary gangs under command by the Turkish army attempted to attack Mejanir village located south of Ras Al Ain and other surrounding villages in eastern Ras Al Ain by support from UAV’s and warplanes. Our forces performed their legitimate right to defend themselves and replied to the attacks. Short lasting clashes followed as a result of this. In those clashes, 3 mercenaries were killed, 2 armored vehicles were destroyed and another vehicle was damaged.
The Euphrates region
The mercenary groups under command by the invading Turkish army, with support from warplanes, UAV’s and heavy weapons, attacked the villages north of Ain Issa and Chelebiye. Our forces performed their legitimate right to defend themselves and replied to the attacks. In the villages Webde, Kafiya and Wasta, heavy clashes followed. As a result of the clashes that took place, a number of mercenaries were killed and injured.
In the mentioned clashes, at least 3 mercenaries were killed, a large number injured and 3 APC’s were destroyed.
6 of our comrades put up a heroic fight against the aggressors and were martyred. 9 comrades that we previously had lost contact with have also been martyred. 21 of our comrades were injured.
