Free Syrian Army captures border town of Kaklijah from Daesh

Published August 24th, 2016 - 12:30 GMT
Syrian-Kurds return to the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakeh on August 23, 2016, after regime forces and Kurdish fighters agreed to a truce following a week of clashes. (AFP/Delil Souleiman)
Syrian-Kurds return to the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakeh on August 23, 2016, after regime forces and Kurdish fighters agreed to a truce following a week of clashes. (AFP/Delil Souleiman)

Free Syrian Army forces captured Wednesday the Daesh-held village of Kaklijah, some three kilometers (1.86 miles) south of the Turkish-Syrian border, Turkish military sources said.

FSA forces are expected to advance towards Jarabulus, which is located about 5 km away, the sources said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media.

Turkish Armed Forces are continuing to hit Daesh targets in Jarabulus as part of an operation to clear Daesh terrorists from the city, they added.

Operation Euphrates Shield was launched early Wednesday when artillery and airstrikes were followed by Turkish tanks crossing the border to target Daesh in support of Free Syrian Army fighters.

By Fatma Bulbul

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