Assad Regime Airstrikes Target “Shield of the Euphrates" Forces Fighting ISIS

Press Release

Syrian Coalition

November 25, 2016

The Syrian Coalition condemns the crime committed by the Assad regime air force which targeted the positions of the Free Syrian Army and the Turkish army participating in Operation Shield of the Euphrates near the town of Albab in northern rural Aleppo on Thursday. Three Turkish soldiers were killed and 10 others were injured by the regime airstrikes.

This heinous attack represents yet a new attempt by the Assad regime to support and defend the ISIS extremist group as well as provide air cover for its elements in light of the steady advances being made by the Operation Shield of the Euphrates forces. These forces have proved they are serious in the fight against ISIS as they have made spectacular gains against the extremist group with Turkish support. The operations aim is to oust ISIS from Syria’s territory.

The Syrian Coalition holds the Assad regime responsible for this crime and the consequences that might ensue, stressing that Operation Shield of the Euphrates will continue until the elimination of terrorism in all its forms.

May our wounded recover, our detainees be free, and our fallen heroes rest in peace.

Long live Syria and its people, free and with honor.