SDF liberates Sahl al-Khasab village of Tabqa

The village of Sahl al-Khasab has been cleared of ISIS following 4 days of intense clashes.

YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue their campaign to liberate Tabqa city and Euphrates Dam at full force.

Following 4 days of fierce clashes with ISIS gangs, SDF fighters have repelled the attacks on Sahl al-Khasab village east of the Tabqa town earlier today and cleared the village entirely in the evening. Initial reports suggest that many ISIS members have been killed in clashes. SDF fighters have started search efforts in the village.

Meanwhile, heavy clashes between SDF and ISIS are ongoing in the new Tabqa neighborhoods (Hay Awwal, Tanî and Salis). During this afternoon's fighting, 4 ISIS members including a sniper have been killed and one other was captured alive. A total of 14 ISIS members have been killed today.

Fighting continues in three neighborhoods of Tabqa.