Clashes intensify in Cizîrê Canton of Rojava

The clashes that started with attacks by ISIS gangs on and around Serakaniye and Til Temir are said to be intensifying.

The clashes that started with attacks by ISIS gangs on and around Serakaniye and Til Temir are said to be intensifying.
Local sources have reported that ISIS gangs launched an attack on Til Xenzîr village 25 km to the west of Serekaniye early this morning around 03:00. The clashes intensified as the YPG/YPJ forces strongly responded to the attacks. It has also been reported that many gang members were killed during the clashes that are continuing in the area.
In the meantime, ISIS gangs also attempted to launch extensive attacks on the village of Til Temir, but faced strong response from the Joint Defence Forces. 12 gang members were reportedly killed during clashes in the area in addition to 2 vehicles and 3 motorcycles being destroyed by the YPG/YPJ forces.
Clashes also took place between the ISIS gangs and joint Defence Forces in Til Nesri and Til Hefyan villages to the south of Til Hemir, leaving 5 gang members dead and 1 vehicle and 2 motorcycles of the gangs destroyed.
It has also been reported that clashes are taking place in Til Xerita, Til Hirmiz and Til Mecdel villages to the south east of Til Hemir. 7 gang members were killed in the clashes, according to the sources, while a vehicle and 2 motorcycles of the gangs were destroyed. It has also been reported that a bulldozer of the gangs was destroyed in Menacir village to the east of Til Hemir.
Sporadic clashes are continuing to take place in the region.