Turkish-Backed Forces Capture IS-Held Town Near Al-Bab

Turkish-backed forces captured the town of Bza’a in Aleppo governorate on February 4, as they advanced against Islamic State militants near al-Bab, the Free Syrian Army (FSA) said.

Also moving towards the hotly-disputed al-Bab were Syrian regime forces who, aided by Russian airstrikes, advanced against IS from southwest of the city. The Syrian forces claimed they were positioned 6 km from al-Bab, according the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

This video was shared by an FSA faction, Jabha Shamia, and was described as showing fighting against Islamic State during the capture of Bza’a. Credit: Sham Front via Storyful