Recent clashes in Manbij have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 fighters, primarily from Turkey-backed armed groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The fighting erupted following attacks by Turkish-affiliated factions on two villages south of Manbij, a region that has seen control shifts from Kurdish forces. Despite ongoing bombings by Turkish forces, the Syrian Democratic Forces claim they successfully repelled the assaults, killing numerous mercenaries in the process. The situation remains tense as conflicts continue in the region.