The U.S. iwants to create a new no-fly-zone in northern Syria
The U.S. is in preparation to create a new no-fly-zone in northern Syria, the same tactic used in the 1991 occupation of Iraq, and has already started to install advanced radar systems in Kobani and Hasakah, areas occupied by the Syrian affiliate of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the PYD, east of the Euphrates.
The advanced radar installation has been established at U.S. bases at the Ayn al-Arab military airport and the town of Rumeilan in Hasakah Province, according to sources.
Pentagon’s preparation for a no-fly-zone indicates that the U.S. administration also wants to interfere in Turkey’s military operations to ensure the safety of PKK terrorists after Ankara’s successful ops conducted in Syria’s Hasakah, Qarrah Chouk Mountains and Iraq’s Sinjar.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday that the "issue" is not about himself and his party but "Turkey and Islam".Speaking in the eastern province of Muş at a ceremony marking the 947th anniversary of Battle of Malazgirt, Erdoğan stressed that Turkey’s security is not limited to its borders, adding it starts wherever there is a brother under threat.“Thus, we have to be powerful in politics, diplomacy, economy, trade and technology. Otherwise, put this homeland and geography aside, they won’t give us a single day to live in this world,” Erdoğan said.“If we show even a small sign of weakness, or perceive a situation in that way, you will see they will come onto us like hooded crows.”Pointing at “some unwary people among us”, Erdoğan said they assume the issue is about the president himself and the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.“No, the issue is about Turkey. The issue is about Islam, which they symbolize with our nation,” he said.Battle of MalazgirtPraising Turkish victory in Anatolia nearly a millennium ago, Erdoğan said the Battle of Malazgirt (Manzikert) paved the way to Europe for the Turks.The Battle of Malazgirt of Aug. 26, 1071 saw Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Alparslan defeat a Byzantine army and open up Anatolia for Turkish domination.Describing Anatolia as a linchpin of the future of humanity, Erdoğan said: "If Anatolia falls, neither the Middle East nor Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, or the Caucasus will remain."The president also called on Turkish youth to take ownership of the country’s centuries-old legacy.“Not only were we victorious in [the Battle] of Malazgirt, we also showed the entire world what a nation we are. The young people! Protect this legacy born in the past, moving forward into the future,” Erdoğan said.The president also said the spirit of Malazgirt is the key to the past, as well as the future, referring to Turkey's 2023 objectives, in particular."Turkey carries the responsibility of a big civilization, a huge history and great humanity... I expect you, [the young people] to act likewise in whatever field you opt for," Erdoğan said.Normalize ties with USTurkish Parliament Speaker and former Prime Minister Binali Yildirim also attended the program.During his speech, Yildirim blasted those, who try to destroy Turkey’s unity, saying: “They will never be able to accomplish this.”“In Turkey, economic coup attempts or coup attempts such as the one on July 15 carried out by traitors have never borne fruit, nor will they [in the future].”Referring to the Washington administration, Yildirim called for exerting new efforts to normalize the relations.Also speaking at the ceremony, Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) head Devlet Bahceli, drew parallels between current events and those during the Byzantium era.“The inspiration for those who brutally fictionalize political and economic operations is driven by Byzantium’s provocation,” Bahceli said.“The game of foreign exchange and foreign exchange rate are the method of Byzantine.”Political tensions between Ankara and Washington had sparked worries in markets early this month, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to use economic pressure over the detention of an American pastor who faces terrorism-related charges in Turkey.The Turkish lira declined but staged a recovery recently, after positive messages from European capitals and Qatar’s decision to invest $15 billion in Turkey.Turkish vice president marks 1071 victory at MalazgirtNine PKK terrorists neutralized in Turkey, N.IraqTurkey, US conduct 35th round of patrols in ManbijTurkey arrests 2 more suspects in US Embassy gun attack
'Issue not about myself, but Turkey, Islam': Erdoğan
Turkish and U.S. troops on Saturday completed their 35th 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.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 is its Syrian branch.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.
Turkey, US conduct 35th round of patrols in Manbij
US wants to protect terrorists against Turkey
Speaking to Yeni Şafak daily, Prof Dr. Mahir Nakip, head of international relations at Çankaya University and originally from Kirkuk, stressed that the “no fly zone” strategy, which will be used in Syria, is the same one used to divide Iraq and is an attempt to protect terrorists from Turkish aerial elements.
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 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s Syrian offshoot, the Democratic Union Party (PYD), following Turkey’s seven-month Euphrates Shield Operation which succeeded in clearing large swathes of Syrian territory from Daesh.
“The U.S. was the only actor in Iraq in the entire process. In Syria, things will not proceed as the U.S. wants. The regional actors’ determination and influence, notably Turkey’s, will negate the U.S. plan,” he stated.
Two separate no-fly zones in Iraq were proclaimed by the United States, United Kingdom, and France after the Gulf War of 1991 to protect PKK terrorists in northern Iraq.
Nakip also stated that the U.S. is aiming to extend the scope of this strategy implemented in northern Syria to Iraq’s Sinjar.
“Terrorists deployed in Hasakah, Qarrah Chouk and the Sinjar Mountain area have been hit by Turkish warplanes and will continue to be. The U.S. is clearly trying to ensure safety of the area it designated to the PKK.”
The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.
No chance of success
“The U.S. has no chance of success because Syria is not Iraq. Turkey-Russia-Iran continue to collaborate on peace-oriented initiatives.”
The Astana peace talks were launched on Jan. 23-24, 2017 by Turkey, Iran and Russia with the aim of putting an end to violence and improving the humanitarian situation in war-torn Syria.
Syria has been locked in a vicious civil war since early 2011 when the Assad regime cracked down on pro-democracy protests with unexpected ferocity.
Turkish jets destroyed hideouts and weapons caches of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) terror group as part of anti-terror operations carried out in northern Iraq on Thursday.In a statement on Twitter, the Turkish General Staff said that airstrikes were carried out in the Hakurk region.Video: Turkish army destroys PKK weapons cache in northern IraqThe PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States. The PKK has been conducting armed violence in the southeastern part of Turkey since 1984. More than 40,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the three-decade long conflict.Turkish operation in Syria foiled PKK/YPG terror plotsTwo PKK terrorists ‘neutralized’ in eastern Turkey
Turkish army destroys PKK weapons cache in northern Iraq
The success of Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield, which was launched two years ago to purge the terrorist threat emanating from northern Syria, decisively foiled the plots of terrorist groups in the region.Euphrates Shield cut off the PKK/PYD/YPG terror groups' access to the Mediterranean Sea and eliminated threats posed by the terrorist group along the Turkish-Syrian border.In its 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives. The terrorist PYD/YPG is the PKK's wing in Syria.Operation Euphrates Shield, which began on Aug. 24, 2016 and ended in March 2017, was aimed at eliminating the terrorist threat along the border in the northern Syrian regions of Jarabulus, Al-Rai, Al-Bab, and Azaz with the use of the Free Syrian Army, backed by Turkish artillery and air cover.More than 3,000 terrorists were also neutralized in the operation.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.As the operation ensured Turkey's border security, it also cleared members of the Daesh terrorist group as well as the PKK/PYD from northwestern Syria.The operation also blocked a merger of the so-called cantons of the PKK/PYD/YPG terrorist groups along Turkey's border.Moreover, following the Turkish-led operation, tens of thousands of displaced Syrians returned to their liberated hometowns.Two PKK terrorists ‘neutralized’ in eastern TurkeyDisplaced Syrians in Idlib mark Eid despite hardships47,000 more Syrians in Turkey back home for Eid al-AdhaNorthwest Syria returns to normal after Turkish operation
Turkish operation in Syria foiled PKK/YPG terror plots
The secured area in northwestern Syria, which was liberated from terrorist organizations by Turkish forces, finds life returning to normal two years after the start of Turkey’s Operation Euphrates Shield.Turkish Armed Forces liberated a 2,055-square kilometer (nearly 800 square miles) area as part of Operation Euphrates Shield.Turkey made important investments in local infrastructure in the area, especially in education and the public health sector.Operation Euphrates Shield, which began on Aug. 24, 2016 and ended in March 2017, was aimed at eliminating the terrorist threat along the Turkish border in the northern Syrian regions of Jarabulus, Al-Rai, Al-Bab, and Azaz with the use of the Free Syrian Army, backed by Turkish artillery and air cover.At least 1.5 million civilians are already living in these regions, while people who escaped from the attacks and repression continue to return to their home.The population has increased five-fold from January 2018.At least 5,000 police officers were trained by Turkey to keep the area secure.Also, at least 6,000 teachers in 500 schools that have been repaired give lessons to 200,000 students.New hospitals are also being built. Turkey first built one that can treat about 400 patients daily in the Jarabulus district.Moreover, more than 100 mosques were repaired, and 500 religious officials returned to their jobs.
Northwest Syria returns to normal after Turkish operation