The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Aleppo | Russian helicopters fly over frontlines in Al-Bab countryside, while “National Army” convoys arrive in Azaz

SOHR activists have reported an intensive flights by Russian helicopters at low altitude over the frontline between regime forces and SDF military forces of the SDF on the one hand, and “National Army” on the other in Al-Bab countryside, from Abu Al-Zandien crossing, Al-Ghour and Al-Daghalbash to Kharbashah and Deir Qaq areas in the eastern countryside of Aleppo.

Meanwhile, SOHR activists have reported seeing military convoys of hundreds of armed fighters conducted by the National Army factions in northern Aleppo city of Azaz for unknown reasons.

This morning, SOHR activists reported rocket fire by Turkish forces and their proxy factions on Thursday morning, targeting areas in Al-jat village in Manbij countryside, north-east of Aleppo. No casualties were reported.

The Syrian Observatory sources also denied the news reported by some media outlets and websites on social media about a large displacement movement from Manbij area in areas controlled by Manbij Military Council forces.

SOHR sources confirmed that there were no displacements, but that there was a popular fear that Turkish forces would launch a military operation.