On August 10, the ISIS terrorist group launched a counter-attack north of the city of Manbij that had been liberated by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Initially pro-Kurdish sources argued that SDF units were able to repel it. However, then it was confirmed that ISIS militants captured Bawzkij, Al Zatar Cement Factory, Kurdala Tahtani and Khirbat Mas.
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On August 11, ISIS continued counter attacks despite heavy air strikes of US-led coalition warplanes.
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