Syria: Islamic State Militants reportedly raise black flag in eastern Kobane as battle rages on outskirts of town
A black flag used by IS militants flies atop a building on the outskirts of Kobane. (Credit: AFP)
Officials inside the Syrian-Turkish border town of Kobane say it is in serious danger of falling to Islamic State (IS) fighters who have reportedly raised black flags on the eastern side of the town.
IS fighters have been battling Kurdish forces for control of the strategic town for almost three weeks.
The black flag used by IS was visible from across the Turkish border atop a four-storey building close to the scene of some of the most intense clashes in recent days.
Local sources inside Kobane confirmed the group had planted the flag but said Kurdish forces had repelled their advances so far.