The SMO forces are clashing with PKK/YPG terrorists attacking Manbij.

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The Syrian National Army (SNA) forces are clashing with PKK/YPG terrorists in the outskirts of the city of Manbij, which they liberated as part of the Operation Euphrates Shield.

TERRORISTS ARE CARRYING OUT ATTACKS AROUND THE TIŞRIN DAM

PKK/YPG terrorists have been carrying out attacks around the Tişrin Dam on the Euphrates River in the outskirts of the city since December 20.

RESPONSES ARE BEING GIVEN TO THE ATTACKS

As part of the Operation Euphrates Shield, the SNA forces, which liberated Manbij from terrorists on December 9, are responding to the terrorists' attacks.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Syrian National Army (SNA) captured Tel Rifaat, which was under the control of PKK/YPG, on December 1 as part of the Operation Euphrates Shield, which is located between the Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch Operation areas. Following the operation in Tel Rifaat, the SNA launched an operation against Manbij, which is under PKK control, on December 8. After approximately 24 hours of operation, Manbij was liberated from PKK/YPG.