UPDATE: Fighting raging for a 3rd day in/around al-Sina'a prison in #Hasakah #Syria
#SDF statements say the US-backed forces continue to battle cells of #ISIS fighters, both inside the northern section of the prison & in neighborhoods to the south of the prison
#SDF statements say the US-backed forces continue to battle cells of #ISIS fighters, both inside the northern section of the prison & in neighborhoods to the south of the prison
https://twitter.com/jseldin/status/1484989883869548550
MORE: #SDF officials says an estimated 200 #ISIS fighters were involved in the initial attack on the prison in #Hasakah
An estimated 175 #ISIS have been killed
SDF says 27 of their own soldiers have died in the fighting
An estimated 175 #ISIS have been killed
SDF says 27 of their own soldiers have died in the fighting
The US-led coalition w/ongoing support for #SDF vs #ISIS in #Hasakah
The coalition has said that support includes airstrikes
Apache attack helicopters, F-16s have been active
Bradley armored vehicles also seen in the area
The coalition has said that support includes airstrikes
Apache attack helicopters, F-16s have been active
Bradley armored vehicles also seen in the area
https://twitter.com/SOJTF_LEVANT/status/1485210370272743424
UPDATE on #SDF fight vs #ISIS in #Hasakah
Per statement, SDF says the perimeter of the al-Sina'a prison "is under our forces’ control" and that SDF troops "are working to impose their control inside the prison as well"
Abt 10,000 SDF troops involved in the operation
Per statement, SDF says the perimeter of the al-Sina'a prison "is under our forces’ control" and that SDF troops "are working to impose their control inside the prison as well"
Abt 10,000 SDF troops involved in the operation
MORE: #SDF warns "roughly 2 or 3 terrorist cells are still stationed in the Geweran neighborhood" where SDF sweeps are ongoing
Fate of some al-Sina'a prison staff -medics/kitchen staff/guards- unknown
"There is no clear information on the fate of these staff" per statement
Fate of some al-Sina'a prison staff -medics/kitchen staff/guards- unknown
"There is no clear information on the fate of these staff" per statement
MORE: #SDF assesses attack carried out by #ISIS cells w/some fighters coming from #RasalAyn & #TelAbyad & #Ramadi, #Iraq
#SDF says 160 ISIS attackers killed in past 3 days, plus 15 ISIS prisoners
#SDF says 160 ISIS attackers killed in past 3 days, plus 15 ISIS prisoners
MORE: In separate statement, SDF accuses #ISIS attackers/prisoners of using "700-child of the so-called “the Caliphate Cubs” of Daesh as a human shield"
"The children used to be kept in special separated dormitories inside the prison to be rehabilitated" per statement
"The children used to be kept in special separated dormitories inside the prison to be rehabilitated" per statement
Earlier, @CJTFOIR Commander MajGen John Brennan issued a statement, saying “In their desperate attempt to display relevance, #Daesh [#ISIS] delivered a death sentence for many of their own who participated in this attack”
https://twitter.com/CJTFOIR/status/1485284160608612352?s=20
The @CJTFOIR statement also confirmed coalition provided #SDF w/"real-time surveillance" & carried out continued airstrikes during the 3-days of fighting "including precision targeting of #Daesh fighters who were attacking the SDF from buildings in the area"
.@CJTFOIR also said the #ISIS attack "attempted to destroy a new, more secure detention facility in #Hasakah" being built nearby "but failed"
MORE: Despite #SDF, @CJTFOIR statements that the #ISIS attempted prison break/attack on #Hasakah has failed, ISIS has been pumping out propaganda touting it as a success
Per @siteintelgroup, ISIS' Amaq news agency posted multiple videos claiming to show captured SDF, SDF bodies
Per @siteintelgroup, ISIS' Amaq news agency posted multiple videos claiming to show captured SDF, SDF bodies
In one #ISIS Amaq post from Saturday, per @siteintelgroup, the terror group claimed it killed +200 #SDF soldiers & freed 800 ISIS prisoners from the al-Sina'a prison
The post described the fighting in #Hasakah as "a large-scale & coordinated attack"
The post described the fighting in #Hasakah as "a large-scale & coordinated attack"
In contrast to the #ISIS claims, the #SDF reports:
- 160 ISIS fighters & 15 ISIS prisoners have been killed
- +100 ISIS prisoners were recaptured/prevented from escaping
- Only 27 SDF soldiers killed
- 160 ISIS fighters & 15 ISIS prisoners have been killed
- +100 ISIS prisoners were recaptured/prevented from escaping
- Only 27 SDF soldiers killed
UPDATE: 5th day of fighting in battle at al-Sina'a prison in #Hasakah btw #ISIS & US-backed #SDF
SDF reports intermittent clashes Monday, w/@CJTFOIR precision airstrikes targeting ISIS fighters
SDF trying to gain control of the entire prison, prisoners being rounded up
SDF reports intermittent clashes Monday, w/@CJTFOIR precision airstrikes targeting ISIS fighters
SDF trying to gain control of the entire prison, prisoners being rounded up
Per @RojavaIC, @CJTFOIR/coalition has carried out 9 airstrikes vs #ISIS in #Hasakah/al-Sina'a prison so far Monday
The group says another 25 #ISIS prisoners have also been recaptured
The group says another 25 #ISIS prisoners have also been recaptured
Update: @SDF_Press_1 now reporting 300 #ISIS fighters/prisoners surrendered to #SDF troops as of 5am local time Monday in #Hasakah
Another 8 ISIS were killed
The SDF forces now control the building where those ISIS were staying & that "The operation is ongoing as planned"
Another 8 ISIS were killed
The SDF forces now control the building where those ISIS were staying & that "The operation is ongoing as planned"
Just in: Statement from @coalition on the fighting in #Hasakah
“#Daesh’s attack on a detention facility in Hasakah is a desperate attempt to replenish its depleted ranks & to regain lost momentum. The Global Coalition is determined to ensure it fails"
“#Daesh’s attack on a detention facility in Hasakah is a desperate attempt to replenish its depleted ranks & to regain lost momentum. The Global Coalition is determined to ensure it fails"
NEW: US & coalition officials confirm US providing more than just airstrikes to support #SDF ops vs #ISIS in Hasakah
Officials tell @VOANews there has been limited US ground support -Bradley Fighting Vehicles & more- strategically positioned to assist w/security
Officials tell @VOANews there has been limited US ground support -Bradley Fighting Vehicles & more- strategically positioned to assist w/security
#SDF now sharing video of what it says are some 300 #ISIS members surrendering after SDF troops stormed a building at Sina'a prison in #Hasakah
https://twitter.com/cmoc_sdf/status/1485639678443274242?s=20
UPDATE: #SDF spox @farhad_shami sharing on Twitter the "Final Call for Safe Surrender for Daesh Terrorists in al-Sina'a Prison"
Fighting has raged for 5 days...
#ISIS #Hasakah
Fighting has raged for 5 days...
#ISIS #Hasakah
NEW: @ICRC calling for "unhindered humanitarian access" to areas around Sina'a Prison in #Hasakah #Syria
“Civilians & people not taking part in hostilities should be spared from harm and allowed safe passage" per ICRC's Christophe Martin
Also concern abt freezing temps
“Civilians & people not taking part in hostilities should be spared from harm and allowed safe passage" per ICRC's Christophe Martin
Also concern abt freezing temps
NEW: US official tells @VOANews that #ISIS attack on al-Sina'a prison in #Hasakah NE #Syria "certainly a troubling event"
Official describes size of attacking ISIS force "significant" -per #SDF, abt 200 fighters- & notes ISIS' success in coordinating w/those inside the prison
Official describes size of attacking ISIS force "significant" -per #SDF, abt 200 fighters- & notes ISIS' success in coordinating w/those inside the prison
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