Some Myths about the YPG
ver since Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria, its goals have been mischaracterized and quite a few myths continue to thrive.
Turkey working for the normalization of Syria
The aim of the visit was to inform reporters of the situation in Afrin and give information about Operation Olive Branch, which until this day has seen the neutralization of around 3,000 terrorists.
Over 3,000 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in Afrin operation
total of 3,055 terrorists have been "neutralized" so far since the start of Operation Olive Branch in Syria's northwestern Afrin region, the Turkish General Staff said in a statement on Thursday.
Iran and the YPG: Friends or Foes?
Does Iran support the YPG in Afrin?
With the launch of Operation Olive Branch, led by the Turkish Armed Forces and the National Army – a unit of all Free Syrian Army factions operating in the Euphrates Shield areas in northern Aleppo – Iran’s tacit support for the YPG became one of the most interesting topics.
Erdogan: Turkey to lay siege to Afrin city center soon
20, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch to clear YPG/PKK-Daesh terrorists from Afrin.
Turkey, US reach ‘understanding’ to normalize ties
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The Turkish-led Operation Olive Branch is now fighting the terrorist YPG/PKK in northern Syria.
Turkey, Germany vow to improve strained ties
Yildirim underlined that the goal of Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria was not only to protect Turkish citizens, but also for securing NATO’s borders and preventing a huge refugee influx to Europe.
Germany bans PKK rallies in northwestern cities
Turkey has stressed that Operation Olive Branch is being conducted within the framework of Turkey’s sovereign rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions and self-defense rights under the UN Charter.
Turkish security forces seize landmines in Afrin
On January 20, 2018, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch in order to clear the PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists from Afrin, northwestern Syria.
Over 1,350 terrorists neutralized in Afrin operation
n Monday 12 February, the Turkish Armed Forces announced that a total of 1,369 PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG and Daesh terrorists have been “neutralized” since the launch of Operation Olive Branch in Syria’s Afrin region.
A Divided Europe and Turkey
Operation Olive Branch and Europe
Operation Olive Branch kicked off by Turkey against the PKK/YPG deployed in Afrin has been an important test for the European countries wishing to establish rational relations with Ankara.
Turkish, Free Syrian Army forces capture villages in W. Afrin
n Friday 9 February, Turkish and Free Syrian Army (FSA) forces liberated four more villages from PYD/PKK terrorists as part of Operation Olive Branch in northwest Syria.
Mattis to meet Turkish counterpart amid Manbij row
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Mattis was referring to Turkey’s plan to launch a military operation in Manbij, a strategically important city west of the Euphrates in northern Syria, as part of Operation Olive Branch.
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
he military operation Turkey launched in Afrin, Operation Olive Branch, officially kicked off on 20 January with air raids conducted by Turkish jets against the terror group, the PKK, and its Syrian offshoot, the People’s Protection Units (YPG).
Erdogan rejects opposition call to work with Assad
Operation Olive Branch was launched in Afrin on 20 January in order to clear the Turkey-Syria border from terrorists and to set the conditions enabling Syrian refugees in Turkey the opportunity to return to their home lands.
PYD/PKK kidnaps minority teens into battle
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On 19 January, 7 Christians, 4 Armenians and 3 Arameans (also known as Syriacs), were abducted by the terrorist group and forced to the front lines in Afrin, Syria, where the Turkish Armed Forces are currently conducting Operation Olive Branch.
PYD/PKK-Daesh cooperation in Afrin
n 20 January the Turkish Armed Forces started Operation Olive Branch, which aims to clear terrorists in the Afrin region of Syria.
European Parliament member ignores PKK threat
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Linking the situation to the current Operation Olive Branch in the Afrin region of Syria, the FM said: “In Operation Olive Branch, we have been very strong both in the field and at the table.
What will Turkey Face during the Afrin Operation?
On 20 January, the Turkish Armed Forces began Operation Olive Branch in order to clear the Afrin region from YPG militants.
Who will oppose Syria being free from terrorism?
peaking about Operation Olive Branch during a live television broadcast in Syria’s northern city of Afrin, presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin stated that the military campaign was launched in order to secure Turkey’s borders and its citizens from terror threats.
