Syrian Army forces started entering the town of Manbij according to SOHR,[4] but were blocked by US troops when trying to enter Kobani according to SOHR, which resulted in the convoy's return to Manbij.[182] Syrian Army forces also entered Al-Thawrah according to Syrian government media.[5] Later, Erdogan told that Syrian Government troops entering Manbij is "not negative" and adding "as long as terrorists in the area are cleaned".[183]