South Front: US continues disastrous airstrikes in city of Manbij

South Front
Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:33 UTC

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Syrian Democratic Forces, Syrian Ceasefire 2016

The US-led international coalition air power has delivered 12 more air strikes on ISIS targets in the Syrian city of Manbij. Pro-US sources say that the air strikes targeted the ISIS positions and manpower in the city in next areas: in the vicinity of the automated bakery in southwestern Manbij, near the gas stantion in northern Manbij, urban areas in northeastern Manbij and the city hall.

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are consolidating recent gains in the city.

Predominantly Kurdish SDF units seized a significant part of Sheikh Aqeel Cemetry, Post Office north of the city hall and advanced in Sheikh Aqeel Neighborhood. However, the ISIS is still in control of the significant part of the city.

Comment: Further reading:

South Front: US-backed Syrian Democratic forces advance towards Manbij City

The US' plan to Balkanize Syria goes full steam ahead. Taking the city of Manbij will link the Kurdish regions of Afrin and Kobani, thus contributing to the further division of the war-torn country and the creation of a Kurdish 'super province'. And this 'super province' will be on Turkey's doorstep.

Also see:

• Joining the Manbij battle: German special forces join operation in Syria's North

• Battle for Manbij: French special forces building military base near Kobani

• US will continue bombing Manbij despite massive civilian casualties