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Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

A Kurdish woman was injured after being hit by a Russian military vehicle as Russian troops fired into the air and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

The incident marks the first time that Iraq has responded to Turkey’s operations in its territory with direct military action.

Turkey launches military operation near Iran border

Turkey launches military operation near Iran border

As numerous troops were deployed in Hakkari, the region close to the Iran border has witnessed heightened activity of reconnaissance and armed drones.

20 September 2023

Pentagon 'strongly opposes' new Syria operation by Türkiye

Pentagon 'strongly opposes' new Syria operation by Türkiye

Lloyd J. Austin and Hulusi Akar had a phone call over the İstanbul bomb attack and the recent military escalation in northern Syria.

1 December 2022

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

The Pentagon had criticized Türkiye for "directly threatening the safety of US personnel. Akar denied the claims of airstrikes near a US observation point.

25 November 2022

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

As Türkiye continues shelling northern Syria, the president says a ground offensive is imminent. The Pentagon, meanwhile, said the attacks directly threatened the safety of US personnel.

24 November 2022

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

The president has once again signaled a ground offensive, following Sunday's airstrikes targeting dozens of locations in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

'Warplanes bombard rural areas in Dersim'

'Warplanes bombard rural areas in Dersim'

The Dersim Associations Federation (DEDEF) has issued a statement drawing attention to ongoing military operations in the villages of Dersim in eastern Turkey, "Entrances and exits to villages are banned."

Erdoğan warns Greece to stop militarizing Aegean islands

Erdoğan warns Greece to stop militarizing Aegean islands

The President has blamed Greece for arming islands on the Aegean coast with non-military status and called to "act in line with international agreements.” He also has repeated his intentions about a new offensive into north-east Syria.

How has the demography of Afrin changed since 2018?

How has the demography of Afrin changed since 2018?

Pointing to Syrian refugees in Turkey after the Afrin "operation", President Erdoğan said, "The main objective is to hand Afrin over to its true owners." So, how did the demographic structure of Afrin, known as the "mountain of the Kurds", has changed since then?

9 June 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

"Such a move would be a direct violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

Turkey's Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has said: "It is Turkey's most legitimate right to take steps in this direction to protect our border security."

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

President Erdoğan earlier said the NSC would discuss the issue. The Syrian Democratic Council has called on the UN and the international community to prevent an incursion by Turkey.

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

"They may plant a flag somewhere and say, 'Let's do the elections.' If many soldiers are lost, they may say, 'Let's avenge our martyrs' to gain something out of it. So, Erdoğan will try to make gains out of this situation in one way or another," says Assoc. Prof. Yörük.

26 May 2022 Ruken Tuncel

'We need to do what is necessary'

'We need to do what is necessary'

FM Çavuşoğlu has spoken about Turkey's plans for a new offensive into northern Syria.

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

Yakış thinks that since Russia is busy with the war in Ukraine and Erdoğan's NATO card gives the opportunity to Turkey for negotiations on a new incursion.

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

The president said that a new military operation in north Syria might be coming soon to create a "safe zone" along the borderline.

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Turkey launched a new military operation against the PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Shepherds near Mount Cudi are reportedly kept waiting with thousands of animals.

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

Biden 'surely' warned Erdoğan against a new Syria offensive, says former US envoy

Biden 'surely' warned Erdoğan against a new Syria offensive, says former US envoy

President Erdoğan wasn't able to convince his US counterpart for a new operation, according to Jeffrey.

4 November 2021

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

A YPG spokesperson has said that Russia pursues its own interest in Syria while the Damascus government acts "irresponsibly."

19 October 2021

Erdoğan-Putin meeting expected to focus on Syria's Idlib

Erdoğan-Putin meeting expected to focus on Syria's Idlib

The president is visiting his counterpart from Russia in Sochi.

29 September 2021

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

DEATH OF 13 SOLDIERS, POLICE OFFICERS

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

While the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about the 13 soldiers and police officers who died during a military operation in northern Iraq, the HDP has released a statement about the losses of life.

15 February 2021

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkey has completed a four-day military operation in the territory of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Akar has said.

14 February 2021

'Dropped from helicopter’ expression in the medical report

'Dropped from helicopter’ expression in the medical report

A medical report has been prepared regarding the condition of two people who said that they were dropped from a helicopter after they were detained and tortured by soldiers in Van. The report says that “they were injured by falling from a higher place.”

21 September 2020

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Days after targeting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) with airstrikes in Iraq's north, the country's defense ministry has announced that a land operation has begun.

Curfew Declared in Diyarbakır's Silvan District

Curfew Declared in Diyarbakır's Silvan District

Due to planned military operations, curfew has been declared in some regions of Silvan district of Turkey’s southeastern province of the predominantly Kurdish Diyarbakır.

23 November 2017

Curfew Declared in Kulp, Diyarbakır

Curfew Declared in Kulp, Diyarbakır

Curfew has been declared in three hamlets of Kulp district of the predominantly Kurdish province of Diyarbakır in southeastern Turkey ahead of planned operations.

17 November 2017

Operations, Curfew in Silvan, Diyarbakır

Operations, Curfew in Silvan, Diyarbakır

Announcing that military operations would be carried out in 12 neighbourhoods in Silvan, Diyarbakır in southeastern Turkey, Diyarbakır Governorship has declared curfew that would be in effect as of this morning.

16 November 2017

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