Syrian Army, Kurdish militia clash in northeastern Syria

Fierce clashes erupted today between Syrian Army personnel and Asayish forces inside the northeastern city of Al-Hasakah.

According to local activists, the clashes broke out when the Kurdish militiamen hit – with an RPG – a checkpoint for the paramilitary National Defense Forces (NDF), injuring some members.

The firefights then extended to neighboring districts where light and medium-caliber weapons were used extensively by both warring parties.

The activists also reported that many civilians have been killed and injured when the Kurdish fighters shelled government0controlled areas with mortars.