Let's hope the Kurds keep on gaining territory. They might be the only ones capable of destroying ISIS.
Syrian Kurds now say they now control territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined
TOM PERRY TOMORROW AT 1:20 AM 768
The People’s Protection Units (YPG), which has been fighting Islamic State with U.S.-led air support, says it now controls territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined.
YPG spokesman Redur Xelil, speaking to Reuters, said the YPG had drawn 5,000 new recruits, growing to 40,000 fighters. After a period of rapid territorial gains, the priority was to strengthen defensive positions in newly captured land.
“This is the priority now but this does not mean there are no plans to hit Daesh in places near the front lines,” Xelil said, using an Arabic name for the Islamic State group also known as ISIS and ISIL. “Attack is the best form of defence.”
Continue reading at:
Syrian Kurds now say they now control territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined Business Insider?
Syrian Kurds now say they now control territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined
TOM PERRY TOMORROW AT 1:20 AM 768
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Kurdish militia that has captured swathes of northern Syria from Islamic State has signed up thousands of fighters in recent months as it seeks to tighten control over newly won territory.
The People’s Protection Units (YPG), which has been fighting Islamic State with U.S.-led air support, says it now controls territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined.
YPG spokesman Redur Xelil, speaking to Reuters, said the YPG had drawn 5,000 new recruits, growing to 40,000 fighters. After a period of rapid territorial gains, the priority was to strengthen defensive positions in newly captured land.
“This is the priority now but this does not mean there are no plans to hit Daesh in places near the front lines,” Xelil said, using an Arabic name for the Islamic State group also known as ISIS and ISIL. “Attack is the best form of defence.”
Continue reading at:
Syrian Kurds now say they now control territory the size of Qatar and Kuwait combined Business Insider?
