Turkish forces continue to clear mines in Afrin
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 28 March 2018
- Modified Date: 03:06 | 28 March 2018
Turkish forces continue to clear recently liberated areas in Afrin, in northwestern Syria, of mines left behind by YPG/PKK terrorists.
A total of 95 mines and handmade explosives have been destroyed since Afrin was liberated from the YPG/PKK terrorist group on March 18, the General Staff said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Turkish Army is providing the means for civilians to return to their homes safely, the statement added.