Devlet Bahçeli
Turkish opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader on Tuesday demanded an operation against YPG/PKK terrorists in eastern side of Euphrates.
"The eastern side of Euphrates should no more pose a threat [to Turkey]," Devlet Bahçeli told his party's parliamentary group on Tuesday.
Bahçeli recalled Turkey's cross-border operations in Syria -- Operation Euphrates Shield and Operation Olive Branch.
Operation Euphrates Shield, which began in August 2016 and ended in March 2017, was aimed at eliminating the terrorist threat along the Turkish border with the use of the Free Syrian Army, backed by Turkish artillery and air cover.
Talk of a possible military operation launched by Turkey in Syria’s Manbij has spread fear among the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Turkey will "do whatever is necessary" regarding Syria's northern city of Manbij, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday."They [the U.S.] promised us. They said: 'We will leave here in 90 days'. They did not leave. Whatever is necessary will be done," Erdoğan said.Within the context of the Manbij roadmap, which was agreed upon between Turkey and the U.S. in June this year, PKK/YPG terrorist forces were set to desert the region within a 90-day period.Turkey neutralizes 25 terrorists in nationwide operations over past weekThe head of one of Manbij’s most important tribes, Abdulkerim al-Fahhel, told Yeni Şafak daily in an exclusive interview that news of the operation had caused distress among the terror group.“They [PKK] are aware that they will not be able to survive here. The struggling people of Manbij await Turkey. We know where the tunnels are and how long they are. We share all this information with Turkish officials.”Turkey pledges to launch a military operation against YPG/PKK in the strategically important city of Manbij that lies west of the Euphrates River in northern Syria, as part of Operation Olive Branch. Manbij lies northeast of Aleppo, just south of the Turkish border.Jordan and Syria reopen Nassib border crossing“U.S. always lies and supports the PKK”“Regardless of how many tunnels are dug, they [PKK] will be cleared from Manbij as they were cleared from Afrin. The people of Afrin showed [Turkish] soldiers where the tunnels were, and the same will happen in Manbij. We don’t just want the PKK gone, we also want the U.S. kicked out. The U.S. always lies and supports the PKK. The U.S. will lose alongside the PKK in Manbij,” al-Fahhel said.Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch on Jan. 20, 2018 in Syria’s northwestern region of Afrin to eradicate the area of terrorists belonging to the PKK/PYD.PKK is “extorting money” from Manbij locals“The PKK/PYD has started to collect a year’s worth of taxes in Manbij. They know they will withdraw from the region. That’s why they’re taking 100,000 Syrian pounds from everyone. We’re meeting with all tribe leaders and local council heads. The people of Manbij are in a tough situation because the PKK is extorting money,” al-Fahhel said.Turkish soldiers at the ready for possible op in east of EuphratesTerror group demolishes homes of families who support Turkey“The PKK demolished the homes of three people who support Turkey three days ago. The victims took refuge in the Jarabulus region. The public has been waiting for Turkey to come for a long time,” al-Fahhel said.The PYD and its military YPG wing are Syrian branches of the PKK, which has waged war against Turkey for more than 30 years.Turkey, US train for joint patrols in Syria's Manbij
PKK extorts money from Manbij locals in fear of looming Turkish op
On Jan. 20, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch to remove YPG/PKK and Daesh terrorists from northwestern Syria's Afrin region. On March 18, Turkish troops and Free Syrian Army members liberated the town of Afrin.
"A more [powerful] operation should be carried out in the eastern side of Euphrates [against YPG/PKK]," said Bahçeli.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG is its Syrian branch.
The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) and Free Syrian Army (FSA) troops have completed all preparations for a possible operation in the east of the Euphrates River and are currently being stationed at seven points to purge the region of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) terrorists.Speaking exclusively to Yeni Şafak daily, Commander of FSA’s Manbij Military Council Adnan Abu Faysal divulged the details about the expected military operation in the region and said, “We are ready to fight with more than 20,000 troops stationed along the route from the eastern Kıraata village to the Chad, Toghar, Hardani, Avn Dedet, Mahselli, and Arab Hasan villages in the town of Sukkariyah.”Turkish soldiers at the ready for possible op in east of Euphrates“PKK terrorists are cowards” “The PKK terror organization consists of cowards alone. They don’t have a single value to motivate their militants and are always in a state of constant panic. They can only come to the frontlines with U.S troops and armored vehicles. They can’t even transfer their troops with their own vehicles,” Faisal said.“The only guarantee of the PKK terrorists is the U.S. flag, troops, and armored vehicles,” he added.The U.S has supplied the PYD terror organization and its armed wing, the YPG, with more than 5,000 truckloads of weapons to allegedly use in the fight against Daesh, despite Ankara’s warnings that the fact they are the Syrian offshoots of the PKK terror organization. PKK extorts money from Manbij locals in fear of looming Turkish op“US legitimizes terror activities to be able to stay in the region”Stressing the U.S.-backed Manbij Local Council’s terror link and illegitimacy he said, “The U.S has given legitimacy to terrorism to stay in the region. A council that consists of PKK’s Qandil cadre cannot represent Manbij. We are making all our preparations to put an end to this occupation and looting process.”The Manbij Local Council is affiliated to the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is made up of PKK/YPG terrorists, in northern Syria.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. 
Turkish army, FSA stationed at seven points in Syria’s Manbij for military op
Bahçeli said that Turkey was capable to conduct an operation in the eastern side of Euphrates. "This is the expectation of Turkish nation," he added.
In June, the Turkish and U.S. forces began patrols in Syria's Manbij in line with a deal focusing on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the northern Syrian city in order to stabilize the region.
At least 25 PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in counter-terrorism operations across Turkey over the past week, the country’s Interior Ministry said Monday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured. The ministry said in a statement that a total of 2,912 anti-terror operations were conducted between Oct. 8 and 15. A total of 14 terrorists were killed, five were captured, while another six terrorists surrendered to Turkish security forces, the statement said.In eight provinces 35 shelters of the terrorist organization were destroyed, while security forces seized 22 hand grenades, 20 improvised explosives and mines, 653 kilograms (1,440 pounds) of explosive material, 17 long-barreled weapons and 1,881 rounds of ammunition.Turkish soldiers at the ready for possible op in east of EuphratesAdditionally, a total of 848 were arrested for aiding and abetting the terror group, the statement added.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 nearly 40,000 people, including women and children.Meanwhile, the security forces also arrested 4,402 suspects for crimes linked to drugs and smuggling, 339 others for human trafficking, according to the statement.A total of 7,276 irregular migrants were caught during the operations, according to the statement.Turkish forces 'neutralize' 6 PKK terrorists in N.Iraq
Turkey neutralizes 25 terrorists in nationwide operations over past week