Heavy fighting and bombardment in Afrin

As Turkish invasion attacks on Afrin enter the eighth day, heavy fighting continues in Raco, Bilbile and Jindires districts.

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) report heavy fighting between its fighters and Turkish army near Kevire Ker area in Raco district in north-east of Afrin.

On Saturday morning Turkish warplanes bombed Sex Xurzo village in Bilbile district, local sources say. The Turkish bombardment on Hemame village near Jindires also continue.

Warplanes also hit Baflone Hill near Shera distict. After the bombing Turkish forces launched an attempt to capture the hill but were repelled by SDF fighters. SDF sources say that at least two Turkish gangs were killed and a pickup truck was destroyed during the fighting.

Fifteen Turkish gangs were reportedly killed in Qestel Cindo hill in the clashes between SDF and Turkish forces.