2020–2021 Ayn Issa clashes

The 2020–2021 Ayn Issa clashes were a series of clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) in Ayn Issa during the Syrian civil war.

2020–2021 Ayn Issa clashes
Part of Turkish involvement in the Syrian Civil War

A house in the Ayn Issa countryside
Date23 November 2020 – 19 April 2021
(4 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
Location
Ayn Issa, Raqqa Governorate, Syria
Result Inconclusive
Territorial
changes
SNA temporarily controls parts of two villages, but is then repulsed.
Belligerents
 Turkey
Syrian National Army (SNA)
Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria
Commanders and leaders
Hulusi Akar Aziz Xerbisan
Emmar Ekaş
Ziyad Heleb
Units involved

Turkish Armed Forces

  • Turkish Land Forces
  • Turkish Air Force

Syrian National Army (SNA)

Syrian Democratic Forces

  • People's Protection Units (YPG)
  • Women's Protection Units (YPJ)
  • Ayn Issa Military Council
  • Raqqa Military Council
    • Martyr Ilan Kobanê Brigade
    • Martyr Adel Manbij Brigade
  • Northern Democratic Brigade
  • Jazira Region Young Women's Union volunteers
  • Euphrates Region Young Women Union volunteers
Strength
Unknown infantry
Several tanks, APCs, technicals, artillery
Unknown
Casualties and losses

Per SOHR:
71 killed, 7 wounded, 7 captured
1 tank, 1 bulldozer, 1 military vehicle destroyed

Per SOHR:
25 killed, 3 wounded
1 mechanized digger destroyed


Per Turkey:

28 killed or wounded in whole Peace Spring area

3 civilians killed, 5 wounded

1 wounded, 1 vehicle burned down
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