Ankara praises Arab residents in Deir ez-Zor for defending their land against YPG/PKK
Ankara is actively monitoring developments in both Deir ez-Zor in northern Syria and Kirkuk in Iraq. The Ministry of National Defense sources have characterized the events in Deir ez-Zor as "local residents defending their land" and conveyed messages concerning Kirkuk. They underscored the importance of avoiding any actions that could destabilize Kirkuk's structure and called for restraint in the region.
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- Published Date: 03:01 | 07 September 2023
- Modified Date: 03:01 | 07 September 2023
Ankara closely monitors the clashes occurring between Arab tribes in northern Syria's Deir ez-Zor region and the YPG-PKK terrorist organization.
The Ministry of National Defense issued a statement concerning these conflicts, asserting that they are a response from the local population defending their lands against the attempted establishment of PKK/YPG terrorist organization control.
Furthermore, the ministry sources criticized the United States' YPG policy, stating, "We have consistently voiced our concerns about the flawed approach of supporting another terrorist group, PKK/YPG, under the guise of combating Daesh [ISIS]. Recent events serve as a clear validation of our reservations."
Addressing the escalating tension in Kirkuk, these sources emphasized the importance of avoiding activities that could disrupt Kirkuk's stability to maintain peace and tranquillity in the region.
The Ministry also provided updates on ongoing counter-terrorism operations in northern Iraq and Syria. Over the past week, 39 terrorists have been neutralized in these areas, bringing the total to 1,185 terrorists neutralized since the beginning of the year.
Additionally, the security sources reported an increase in attacks targeting Turkish Armed Forces units in northern Syria.