Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20190311:09:51:00
But it is important to note that this is the third time in the last month that the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces have tried to retake this, it is a very small piece of land. but every time they have gone in, they have fought for about two to three days and then called a halt to allow civilians to come out. a month ago they were telling us 1500 people inside, maybe 500 fighters. turns out the real number was more like 30,000 civilians and thousands of fighters. so this is as i said the third attempt to take it. but it may not be the last. >> all right. ben, stay safe. thanks so much for ...