Turkish army enters Kobanê Canton - UPDATE

The invading Turkish army has entered and deployed military forces in Rojava’s Kobanê Canton.

Rojava-based Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported that the invading Turkish army has crossed the border into Rojava near Bobene and Sifteke villages west of Kobanê at 21:30 Sunday evening, and deployed military forces in this region.

Villagers stated that Turkish soldiers are planting mines in this area.

On the other hand, reports suggest that the invading Turkish army is massing troops and stationing construction equipment along the border.

In the meantime, YPG fighters warned that they will retaliate the Turkish troops in the event that they do not retreat from the Kobanê soil.

Turkish soldiers retreated from Kobanê soil following the warning by the YPG.