Battle of Qamishli (2016 AD)

Battle of Qamishli (Democratic Federation of Northern Syria & Asayish & Special Security Forces (HAT) & Self-Defense Forces (HPC) vs Syrian Arab Republic & National Defense Forces & Sootoro & Syrian Armed Forces (limited support)) took place in 2016 AD during Rojava conflict.

Battle facts

• Year: 2016 AD
• Date: 2016-04-22
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Rojava conflict
• Side A: Democratic Federation of Northern Syria, Asayish, Special Security Forces (HAT), Self-Defense Forces (HPC)
• Side B: Syrian Arab Republic, National Defense Forces, Sootoro, Syrian Armed Forces (limited support)
• Commanders (A): Heval Redur
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: approx. 16 killed22–31 killed, 80–102 captured
• Outcome: Ceasefire Kurdish forces capture the besieged Allaya Prison
• Coordinates: 37.050°, 41.217°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Qamishli · Wikidata entry

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