Clashes break out between regime forces and al-Furat Shield factions backed by Turkish forces around al-Bab city

SOHR was informed that violent clashes continue between regime forces backed by Hezbollah against al-Furat shield factions backed by Turkish forces around al-Ghor and Bo al-Zandin south of al-Bab city amid mutual bombardment from both sides, the clashes broke out after advances for the regime today in Der Qaq and Shamawia in southern western of al-Bab city, as the IS is taking control on Tadef and al-Bab, the regime is few hundred meters away from Tadif.

Clashes also continue between Alfurat shield factions and IS around the northern side of al-Bab city amid continued attack since the 7th of February 2017 in an attempt by the regime to advance in the area.