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IS militants accept defeat in battle for Kobane saying 'will return once again'

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Islamic State (IS) militants have released a video admitting their defeat to U.S. airstrikes in battle for the Syrian city of Kobane saying that "we will return once again".

According to News.com.au, IS militants blamed the U.S. led coalition airstrikes saying it has not left any building erect in the city.

The video was released by the IS' Amaq News Agency propaganda arm.

One militant said that they were destined to retreat from the city due to the bombardment and the death of their brothers.

Another militant said that the land in the area has been flattened due to the rockets and the aircrafts have destroyed everything.

 

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First Published: Jan 31 2015 | 1:04 PM IST

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