Syrian opposition retakes Aleppo border town from Daesh

By Halit Suleyman

ALEPPO, Syria (AA) - Syrian opposition forces have retaken the strategic border town of Cobanbey in the Aleppo province from Daesh terrorists, local sources said Wednesday.

The town, located near the Turkish border, 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the city of Jarabulus, was taken during a joint operation by opposition forces including the Sultan Murat Brigade, the Damascus Front, the al-Mutassim Brigade and the Faylaq al-Sham, the sources said on condition of anonymity due to security concerns.

Two Daesh terrorists were taken prisoner, while many others were killed, they said, adding opposition forces had also destroyed three bomb-laden vehicles near the town.

Opposition groups had taken control of Cobanbey back in April. However, they had to pull out after Daesh terrorists carried out a series of car bomb attacks.