an hour agoErdogan: Africa will soon be surrounded as part of new military operation
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The military will soon surround the city of Africa in northern Syria in a new phase of military operacin “Dega of Uliri”, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, after speculating that Syrian regime forces would take the town from the People's Protection Unit (YPG) as a result of an agreement between two [...]
“Field Preparing requires a little time. The next few days, we'll surround Africa City. It is very important that wherever we go it should be safe,” said Erdogan.
Erdogan's statement comes as part of the operation aimed at clearing YPG militants on the 32nd day of conflict, reports “Hurriyet”, Periscopi broadcasts.
Turkey's operation is progressing slowly due to the military's sensitivity regarding the avoidance of civilian casualties, he said.
“Thanks to the siege, YPG has no place to do deals with the Syrian regime,” he added, referring to recent reports that YPG could withdraw from Africa to Damascus./Periscopi/
