46 Syrian National troops martyred in Turkey’s anti-terror op

News Service
11:0316/10/2019, Wednesday
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Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria
Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria

Turkey continues Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria to liberate region from terrorists

At least 46 Syrian National Army (SNA) soldiers have been martyred during Turkey’s anti-terror operation in northern Syria since its launch last week.

A total of 136 SNA soldiers have also been injured during Operation Peace Spring, which was launched on Oct. 9 to eliminate YPG/PKK terrorists from northern Syria in order to secure Turkey’s borders, aid in the safe return of Syrian refugees, and ensure Syria’s territorial integrity.

Clashes with the YPG/PKK terrorists is ongoing as the counter-terrorism operation is underway in various locations of Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ayn districts on the Syria-Turkey border.

The operation has cleared two district centers, a town and tens of villages of the YPG/PKK terrorists so far.

Ankara wants to clear northern Syria east of the Euphrates River of the terrorist PKK and its Syrian offshoot, the PYD/YPG.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union -- has been responsible for deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children and infants.

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