Syrian opposition forces have taken control of some 80% of northern Syria's Manbij area and are close to victory against the YPG/PKK terror group there, a Turkish security source said on Sunday.
"The fight against the YPG/PKK is very close to victory. Both air and land interventions are ongoing to take Manbij from the hands of the YPG/PKK," the source said in a statement.
The SNA, advancing through the northern and western parts of Manbij, continues to clash with PKK/YPG fighters, who have occupied the area since 2016.
Residents of Manbij have joined the efforts, rising up against the terror group and rescuing prisoners held in local jails. The district's population is overwhelmingly Arab.
Earlier in the operation, the SNA captured the town of Orayma and the village of Awn Al-Dadat from the terrorists.
Launched on Dec. 1, Operation Dawn of Freedom began with the SNA clearing the Tel Rifaat district center of PKK/YPG terrorists. The operation aims to reclaim territory in northern Syria and restore security to the region.
