KnowraSiege of KobanîLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Siege of Kobanî, each with the reason it gives.All 4Broader topic 4Islamic StateBroader topic: The defeat there checked the group's advance in northern Syria.Syrian Democratic ForcesBroader topic: The defense elevated Kurdish forces as partners in the anti-ISIS campaign before the SDF was established.War against the Islamic StateBroader topic: The coalition’s air support and Kurdish defense marked an early turning point in the campaign.Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East SyriaBroader topic: The victory brought international attention and support to forces linked to the administration.