Violent clashes in Kobanê: 8 YPG fighters have lost their lives

Violent clashes are occurring between the YPG and ISIS in Kobanê. In a statement produced by the YPG Press Center related to the attacks occurring in the past 24 hours, it was reported that 8 YPG fighters have lost their lives. ISIS members are attacking from 3 sides in Kobanê, which has been under attack for 123 days.

According to the YPG (People's Protection Units) Press Center, it is being reported that multiple clashes started in the area following an explosion in a car bomb attack organized by ISIS yesterday afternoon (Jan. 15).

"Our YPG/YPJ forces are resisting the gang's attacks with great willpower" it was reported in the statement.

It was expressed that ISIS made a suicide attack with a bomb-laden car during attacks from three sides today.

It was reported that 8 YPG/YPJ fighters lost their lives in clashes since yesterday, it was not clarified if ISIS suffered casualties.

ISIS members are organizing attacks from 3 sides with reinforcements and weapons in Kobanê, which has been under attack for 123 days.

(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/16/63881/kobanide-siddetli-catismalar-8-ypgli-hayatini-kaybetti)