Türkiye calls terrorist YPG-linked attack on Turkish flag along Syrian border ‘open provocation targeting nation’s peace’

A terrorist YPG-linked attack on the Turkish flag along the Turkish-Syrian border is an "open provocation targeting the nation's peace," said Türkiye's communications chief on Tuesday.

"The treacherous attack carried out by supporters of the terrorist group YPG on the Syrian side against our glorious flag along the Nusaybin-Qamishli border line is an overt provocation targeting our nation's peace and developments as part of the fight against terrorism," Burhanettin Duran said on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, mentioning two cities along the countries' shared border.

"Those who plan and execute such actions must know that every threat to the security of the Republic of Türkiye and every villainy against our sacred values will be met with the most resolute response," he added.

He underlined that the action shows "dark forces aiming to sabotage the goal of a terrorism-free Türkiye."

"These attempts will neither weaken the determination of our state nor harm the unity and solidarity of our nation," he underlined.

Duran also said Türkiye launched an immediate investigation into the incident.

"The perpetrators of this treacherous attempt and the structures behind them will be identified within the framework of the principles of the rule of law, and all necessary judicial and administrative proceedings will be carried out without delay," he said, underlining that "no attack or provocation will go unpunished."