Martyr Faysal Abu Layla Military Academy in Kobanê has launched the 'Qereçox Martyrs Training Cycle' with the participation of 246 fighters under Manbij Military Council.

The ceremony marking the launch of the training cycle was attended by Manbij Military Council General Commander Adnan Abu Amjad, Manbij Military Council Official Spokesperson Shervan Derwish and dozens of fighters.

The ceremony began with a minute's silence, after which Manbij Military Council (MMC) General Commander Adnan Abu Amjad spoke.

MMC Commander condemned the Turkish state's attacks on Shengal and Qereçox, stressing that: “We have been fighting against the ISIS darkness and we will fight all those attacking us in order to defend our people.”

Following MMC Commander's speech, 246 fighters took the oath for the battle to defend their region after completing the training cycle which will last 30 days. During the training, fighters will be provided with military and ideological classes.