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ISIS Enters Syria-Turkey Border Town Of Kobane, Fighting Ensues

Shoko Oda |
October 6, 2014 | 2:52 p.m. PDT

Web Producer

Fighting ensues in the border town of Kobane. / @BBCWorld via Twitter
Fighting ensues in the border town of Kobane. / @BBCWorld via Twitter
Syria-Turkey bordering town of Kobane is under siege by the Islamic State. 

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Fighting between ISIS militants and Kurdish fighters have spilled into the streets of Kobane. Despite the efforts by Kurdish fighters, lack of arms and supplies have proved defending Kobane from ISIS difficult. 

The US forces confirmed series of air strikes against the ISIS militants located south of Kobane, much of which has proved to be ineffective. 

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