The operation to liberate Shengal and its villages resumes after Kurdish forces took control of the town centre yesterday morning.

YJA Star Shengal Field Commander Berfin Nurhak stated that the operation is going on with the goal of liberating Shengal villages surrounding Shilo valley that remain under ISIS occupation.

Nurhak recalled that this operation which was launched by YBŞ (Shengal Resistance Units) and YPJ-Shengal (Women's Defense Units) in Shilo valley on October 8 was later joined and supported by HPG (People's Defense Forces) and YJA-Star (Free Women's Troops).

YJA Star Shengal Field Commander remarked that; “Our comrades have taken action this morning to liberate the villages around Shilo valley. The ongoing operation plays a significant role for Shengal because the entire region will be liberated with the seizure of control in these villages.”

HPG COMMANDER: ENTIRE SHENGAL REGION WILL BE LIBERATED SOON

One of the HPG Shengal Commanders Devrim Palo also stated that they have launched an operation against ISIS-held villages around Shengal town centre and Shilo valley as of this morning.

Palo added that; “Our offensive is mainly aimed at taking the villages of Meydan, Medivan, Cudali, Skênîye and Hayalê in the first place. The operation resumes successfully. We assure our people that the entire Shengal region will be liberated soon.”