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Turkish and U.S. troops on Wednesday completed their 23rd round of patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a deal to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terror group.
In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said forces of both countries conducted separate coordinated patrols in the region between areas liberated by Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield and Manbij.
Five PKK terrorists were "neutralized" early Wednesday in Turkey's Şırnak province, according to security sources.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said the terrorists were spotted by a drone.Turkish army 'neutralizes' two terrorists in N IraqTurkey, US complete 22nd round of patrols in ManbijAn air operation was then conducted in the area and they were "neutralized", the sources said.They added that gendarmerie forces were sent to the area and the operation is ongoing.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
Five PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey's Şırnak
Patrols by Turkish and U.S. troops in the region began on June 18.
The Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S. focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the city in order to stabilize the region.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.
Thousands of Syrians have returned to terror-free regions in Syria following Turkish military-led Operation Euphrates Shield and Operation Olive Branch. According to Interior Ministry officials, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media, some 190,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned.Turkey, US complete 22nd round of patrols in ManbijTurkey supports the return of Syrians in peaceful and stable regions, according to the officials.Turkey on Jan. 20 launched Operation Olive Branch to remove YPG/PKK and Daesh terrorists from northwestern Afrin. On March 18, Turkish troops and Free Syrian Army liberated the Afrin district center.Since the launch of the operation, a total of 4,546 terrorists have been neutralized, according to the Turkish military.PKK/YPG terrorist surrenders in southeastern TurkeyTurkish military and Free Syrian Army (FSA) continue sweep and clear activities in Afrin while taking utmost care about the safety of civilians.Meanwhile, Turkish and American armed forces have been conducting patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a deal with the U.S. to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terror group.Operation Euphrates Shield, which began in August in 2016 and ended in March 2017, also eliminated terrorists along the Syrian border.
190,000 Syrians return to liberated hometowns
Turkish and American armed forces on Monday completed their 22nd round of patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a deal with the U.S. to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terror group.In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said forces of both countries conducted separate coordinated patrols in the region between areas liberated by Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield and Manbij.The first patrols by Turkish and U.S. troops in the region began on June 18.Turkey expects 'mutual respect' in ties with USThe Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S. focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the city in order to stabilize the region.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.YPG/PKK terrorists, Syrian regime collaborate on ManbijShould the Manbij model prove a success, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.Turkey has said the presence of terror forces near its border constitutes a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists.
Turkey, US complete 22nd round of patrols in Manbij
Should the Manbij model prove a success, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.
Turkey has said the presence of terror forces near its border constitutes a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists.