Statement from Jihadists: ‘Our target is Manbij’
The leader of one of the jihadist groups that took part in Turkey’s offensive over Jarabulus has stated that their ‘target is Manbij.’
According to the reports of Reuters, Ahmed Osman, the leader of the jihadist group Sultan Murad, has claimed that they are to seize control over the city of Manbij within the next few days.
Demand of Turkey and USA for YPG to move to the ‘east of Euphrates’
Since the early hours of the Operation Euphrates Shield, both Turkey and USA had made frequent requests with regards to the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces to the east of the Euphrates River. While PYD and SDF had initially rejected the demands, the militia forces of YPG in the area have then withdrawn.
First reports on civilian deaths
As Turkey continues its offensive in the region, first significant reports of civilian causalities have begun to spread. While Turkey and FSA forces have announced that the city of Jarabulus has been completely taken over from ISIL forces as early as within the first few days of the operation, their offensive is now mostly directed towards the region of Manbij.
Independent has also shared footage of the site in the south of Jarabulus that was hit earlier today (August 28) in Turkish air strikes and artillery attacks.
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