There are suspicions that the invading Turkish army used chlorine gas, a chemical weapon, against civilians in Shiye district of Afrin which is targeted by intensified attacks of the Turkish army and allied jihadist groups since January 20.

Six civilians from Erende village in Shiye were rushed to Avrin Hospital in Afrin at 22:00 Friday evening. After examining the civilians, doctors in the hospital observed effects of chlorine gas guessed to have been used by the Turkish army.

While the civilians in question had difficulty in breathing and speaking, hospital staff are also reported to have been affected by the gas pervaded on the civilians.