Turkish forces inch closer to ISIS stronghold in east Aleppo: map

(SouthFront) The Turkish Armed Forces and pro-Turkish militant groups are developing an advance in order to flank the ISIS-held city of Al-Bab in east Aleppo.

Turkish forces seized the village of Zammar after a violent battle with the Islamic State terrorists at the eastern flank of Al-Bab.

Following the capture of Zammar, the Turkish Army and their allies advanced to the villages of Bazah and Suflaniyah, where they are engaged in fierce combat with the militants.

The Turkish Army and pro-Turkish militants are seeking to encircle al-Bab in order to set a foothod for a succesfull operation to retake this town from ISIS.