Free Syrian Army liberates Maranaz in northern Syria

By Omer Koparan and Levent Tok

AZAZ, Syria (AA) - The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) has liberated the northern Syrian village of Maranaz from the YPG/PKK terror group, according to local sources.

After the terror group carried out attacks against Turkish and FSA positions in northern Syria, the FSA launched operations to head off these attacks.

After brief clashes in the village of Maranaz, FSA forces expelled the terrorists.

Now FSA forces are proceeding towards the village of Malikiya to clear the YPG/PKK presence there.

The U.S.-backed YPG/PKK terrorist group holds roughly 28 percent of Syrian territory, including a number of oil-rich territories.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.