The YPG (People's Protection Units) has made a statement regarding the clashes which occurred last night. The statement reported that Miştenur Hills have been taken under control and at least 40 ISIS members have been killed in the clashes.
According to a written statement by the YPG Press Center:
"Our forces, who have taken back 70% of the center, organized a strategic and well-rounded blow to the gangs last night with the intent to liberate Miştenur Hills. Intense and violent clashes occurred last night, along with the support of coalition jet fighters.
Our forces liberated the area following the the clashes. All of the gangs preventative attempts have been repelled and our YPG/YPJ fighters have provided full support in the foothills of Miştenur. More than 40 ISIS members idtenfied were killed in the clashes which lasted until the morning hours. There were no losses that occurred within our forces.
Our forces recovered one 12.5 caliber DShK rifle with 150 rounds, 3 BKC machine guns with 5000 rounds, 8 Kalashnikov rifles with 21 magazine and 3700 rounds, one B7 rocket launcher and 7 missles, 16 hand grenades, two hand-made mines, 4 military bags, 11 explosive vests, and one set of binoculars.
Our forces simultaneously took aim at the gang's groups near the Hospital on the southern front. Two gang members bodies along with one Kalashnikov, one explosive vest, 6 B7 rocket missiles and 6 hand grenades all belonging to the gang were seized.
(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/19/64264/ypg-mistenur-tepesi-temizlendi-40-isid-uyesi-olduruldu)
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