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SNA Captures 80% of Manbij in Aleppo's Operation Dawn of Freedom

Dec 8, 2024, 10:30 AM

The Syrian National Army (SNA) has launched Operation Dawn of Freedom, a significant military campaign aimed at expelling the PKK/YPG from Manbij, a city in Aleppo Governorate. Security sources report that the SNA has now taken control of approximately 80% of Manbij, including the village of El-Hamar. The operation was initiated with the goal of liberating the area from what the SNA describes as PKK/YPG rule, and civilians have been advised to avoid military zones. The offensive is part of a broader effort by the SNA to secure the region.