Erdogan criticises the US for spreading “false warnings”, Pentagon calms voices

Our army is paying close attention so that no single civilian can be harmed. That's why our military operation is over. It would have already ended if we did not try to distinguish civilians from terrorists,” he said.

This statement was issued after Pentagon spokesman Adrian Galloway said on February 21st that the United States is concerned about the impact of the Turkish operation, codenamed “Ullyr” on the civilian population in Africa, reports “Hurriyet”, the Periscopi broadcast.

Galloway said US authorities will do their best in their contacts with Turkish counterparts to reduce tensions and damage civilians. ”

Erdogan's speech also came a week after Turkey and the United States agreed to create a <x0-mechanism common” aimed at resolving problems stemming from different priorities in Syria.

Turkey has been criticising the US for partnership with Syria's Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG), urging Washington to retake all weapons handed over to Kurds./Periscopi/