Intense clashes around Tabqa town liberated from ISIS

Heavy clashes are taking place around Tabqa town center that remains under the control of Syrian Democratic Forces since last night.

According to reports from the ground, fierce clashes between SDF and ISIS continue in the Hay Awwal, Hay Tanî and Hay Salis hamlets around the Tabqa town.

16 ISIS members including 3 snipers, one tank and 2 bomb-laden vehicles were seized by SDF fighters during the clashes that broke out when ISIS gangs attacked Maskanah early this morning.

The aggression was repelled around 9 am this morning after 4 hour-long clashes. 6 gang members were killed during the fighting.

A bomb-laden vehicle was damaged and destroyed by SDF as clashes intensified around the dam.

SDF fighters advance slowly and carefully because of ISIS gangs taking civilians taking hostage.