Five members of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) were killed and six injured Saturday in an attack by the YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northern Aleppo province, sources told Anadolu agency (AA).
The fatalities occurred when Kurdish fighters attempted to infiltrate SNA positions in four regions in the northern countryside of Aleppo province, sources told the AA on condition of anonymity.
The attempt was carried out simultaneously early in the morning from three different points, leading to armed fighting between the SNA and the SDF.
The casualties occurred in the towns of Kaljibrin and Marea, the sources added.
The SDF also suffered significant casualties, while opposition forces continue to launch attacks on terror positions, said sources.
The PKK-linked group continues to target SNA forces and civilian settlements in Afrin and Azaz from positions in Tal Rifat despite a Turkey-Russia deal that calls for the group’s withdrawal from the area.
On Oct. 9, 2019, Türkiye -- with the help of the opposition-based SNA -- launched Operation Peace Spring to eliminate terrorists from northern Syria east of the Euphrates River to secure Türkiye’s borders, aid in the safe return of Syrian refugees and ensure Syria’s territorial integrity.
Then Oct. 22, Ankara and Moscow reached a deal under which YPG/PKK terrorists pulled back 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) south of Turkey's border with northern Syria.
(With AA)
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