560 YPG and Daesh terrorists neutralized in Operation Peace Spring - National Defense Ministry
Since the onset of Turkey's cross-border military operation -- dubbed "Operation Peace Spring" -- into northerastern region of conflict-ravaged Syria, Turkey-led forces have neutralized a total of 560 YPG and Daesh terrorists in the scope of ongoing offensive.
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- Published Date: 09:59 | 14 October 2019
- Modified Date: 07:58 | 14 October 2019
A total of 560 YPG and Daesh terrorists have been "neutralized" since the start of Turkey's cross-border operation dubbed the "Operation Peace Spring" launched by Turkey-led forces to clear the northeastern region of Syria from "terrorist elements", the National Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
The ministry updated the figure in a Twitter post.
Turkey on Wednesday launched Operation Peace Spring to eliminate 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.
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.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
The ministry updated the figure in a Twitter post.
Turkey on Wednesday launched Operation Peace Spring to eliminate 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.
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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