- 25.11.2024, Monday
- 07:14
Turkish fighter jets strike PKK/PYD positions in Afrin
Turkish fighter jets carried out airstrikes targeting terrorist positions in Mount Darmik in Syria’s Afrin, in the context of the ongoing Operation Olive Branch, which has entered its 12th day.
The airstrikes also targeted the Minnigh Military Airbase and the Bafelyun hills in the PKK/PYD-occupied Afrin.
After seizing Mount Bursaya on Sunday, Turkish Army soldiers and Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters are expected to launch an operation following the hour-long airstrikes.
Operation Olive Branch commenced on Jan. 20 in Afrin to establish security and stability, eliminate PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG and Daesh terrorists, and save locals from their oppression and cruelty.
The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey’s rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity.
The military said it is putting the "utmost importance" on not harming any civilians.
Afrin has been a major hideout for the PYD/PKK since July 2012, when the Assad regime in Syria left the city to the terror group without putting up a fight.
Cross-border attacks by the PYD/PKK terror group in southern Turkey started as the Turkish army operation in Syria’s northwestern town of Afrin continues.
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