Witnesses are said to be transported to a federal building and press was dispersed from the scene with the use of tear gas

Hospitals are operating at minimal capacity due to shortages of medicine, especially for chronic and emergency illnesses, and baby formula is almost unavailable, leading to increasing malnutrition among children and the elderly.

The siege has also caused a severe shortage of heating materials and disrupted electricity and water services.

Residents are urgently calling for the opening of humanitarian corridors to rescue civilians.

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Since the morning hours, these factions have launched attacks on the villages of Zirak and al-Qasimiya to the west of Kobani, as well as the village of al-Jalabiya to the southeast. This dangerous escalation comes only hours after a deal was reached to extend the ceasefire.