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Were most parts of Kobanî city destroyed or preserved during the siege by ISIL?

  • Preserved

  • Partially preserved

  • Mostly destroyed

  • Destroyed

Answer

Most parts of the city of Kobanî in northern Syria were destroyed during the siege by ISIL, with only 10 percent of the city left standing. The siege lasted for four months, and during that time the city was heavily shelled and bombed by ISIL forces. The destruction of Kobanî was a major blow to the city's infrastructure, and it will take years for the city to rebuild.
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