"We hereby inform you that on March 8, 2016 at 15:00, shelling [was carried out] with rockets that carry chemical material, which we believe to be yellow phosphorous chemical weapon, on Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood by the Syrian armed opposition factions and battalions," Redur Xelilm, YPG's spokesman, said in a statement.
BREAKING: YPG spokesman @RedurXelil claims opposition forces in Sheikh Maqsood used chemical weapons against #YPG.pic.twitter.com/7l3UfAczJf— Conflict News (@Conflicts) March 8, 2016
According to Xelilm, the shelling was continuing while he was writing his report to the coordination team of the ceasefire in Syria.
The Kurds believe that a coalition of armed opposition groups, which includes Ahrar ash-Sham, al-Jabha al-Shameea, Brigade of Sultan Myrad, Sultan Faith Battalions, Fa Istaqim Kama Omirt Batallions, Nour ad-Deen Zinki Battalions, 13th Brigade, al-Fau al-Oal (the first regiment), 166th Battalion, and Abu Omara Battalions, was responsible for the chemical attack.
UPDATE: YPG spokesman @RedurXelil releases official statement on the chemical attack on Sheikh Maqsood #Syriapic.twitter.com/uBsT6272Cy — Conflict News (@Conflicts) March 8, 2016
The victims are reportedly suffering from itching skin and other symptoms of a chemical poisoning.
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