According to Hawar News Agency (ANHA), the occupant Turkish state has handed over 12 villages it has invaded to Russian forces.

The villages in question are located close to the M4 international highway between Gire Spi (Tal Abyad) and Ayn Issa. Names of four of them are reported to be Ebû Xerza, Faris, Kefîfe and Xifye.

Reports suggest that Turkish-backed mercenaries have pulled back from the villages near the M4 highway but a fyll retreat from all villages has not taken place yet.