SDF forces liberate strategic Şelala village

The operation of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF or QSD) in south Hesekê continues in its 16th day.

The operation of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF or QSD) in south Hesekê continues in its 16th day.

The village of Şelala, 35 km southeast of Hesekê and 6 km to Hawl town, was liberated by Syrian Democratic Forces late yesterday.

The village is located on Şelala hill from which it takes its name, and houses a remarkable number of oil wells, which makes it one of the most strategic villages in the region.

With the liberation of Şelala, Syrian Democratic Forces have taken a greater part of the control over the road between Hawl and Irasha.

As part of the ongoing operation, 10 more locations have been cleared of ISIS gangs.

During mop-up activities around Hawl which ended yesterday after the liberation of the town the day before, SDF combatants have seized six bomb-laden vehicles, 4 pick-up vehicles, one lorry, one Hammer and one panzer belonging to the gangs.

The town is on the other hand filled with mines planted by the gangs before liberation.

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