29 civilians killed in Jarablus

14:02

JINHA

JARABLUS- 25 civilians have been killed in artillery fire by Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and gangs. Four people from same family lost their lives during the attacks in the morning.

According to Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reports received from local sources in Jarablus, Turkish fighter jets bombed Keklice village to the west of the city. As civilians areas have been bombed, 60 per cent of Jarablus has been devastated. It is significant that the bombing areas are places where mostly Kurdish people live in. The gangs are reported to have started fleeing to the south and the reports say the Turkish soldiers can see them; however, they do not intervene.

25 civilians lost their lives in Jêrin area of Jarablus as a result of artillery fire by the Turkish state and the gangs, and 4 people from the Dirbas family lost their lives during the attacks this morning.

Meanwhile, as a result of the attacks of the Turkish army and gang groups, 3 thousand civilians from Jarablus left their lands and reached the areas recently liberated by the Manbij Military Council.

Ahrar Al-Sham and Al-Nusra gangs accompanied by Turkish soldiers also crossed over to Jarablus. Citizens, who remain between the bombardment and shelling, have begun to leave the city in order to reach safe areas.

3 thousand civilians left their lands and reached the areas recently liberated by the Manbij Military Council.

(gc/gd)