“According to SOHR statistics, the number of combatants and civilians who have been killed in bombardment, airstrikes and clashes between SDF and Turkish-backed factionssince the beginning of military escalation in Manbij city and countryside on December 12, 2024, has reached 440; they are distributed as follows:
44 civilians, including six women and two children.
321 Turkish-backed militiamen.
75 members of SDF and affiliated military formations.
It is worth noting that the latest attacks by Turkish forces come as a part of unprecedented military escalation in this region, where Ankara seeks to annex more Syrian areas. This coincides with increasing calls by international authorities upon Ankara to stop its attacks in Syria.”
(from syria hr com)