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Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

A soldier wounded in ISIS attack in Syria’s city of al-Bab has lost his life in a hospital he was brought to for treatment in Antep, which increased the death toll to 38 during Operation Euphrates Shield.

26 December 2016

6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

Six soldiers have been injured in attack near Al Bab during Operation Euphrates Shield launched jointly by TSK and FSA into Syria. The injured soldiers have been taken to Kilis.

8 December 2016

Body of 19th Soldier Killed During Operation Euphrates Shield Sent to Hometown

Body of 19th Soldier Killed During Operation Euphrates Shield Sent to Hometown

Body of Infantry Sergeant Major Şahin, who has been killed during Operation Euphrates Shield launched by TSK/FSA into Syria, has been sent to Afyonkarahisar’s Çay district. Şahin is the 19th soldier killed during the operation.

8 December 2016

Erdoğan’s Target was Assad Yesterday, Just Organizations Today

Erdoğan’s Target was Assad Yesterday, Just Organizations Today

Explaining that purpose of Turkey’s military offensive into Syria is to “put an end to Assad’s governing” two days ago, Erdoğan today said that their target is not a country or a person.

1 December 2016

Russia Expects Explanation from Erdoğan

Russia Expects Explanation from Erdoğan

In response to Erdoğan’s statement of “putting an end to Assad governing”, Peskov has said “This is a very serious statement. This contradicts with our understanding as the only country whose armed forces are legitimately present in Syria”.

30 November 2016

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

President Erdoğan and Russia’s Leader Putin have discussed the Syrian war and a truce in Aleppo, ahead of the Feast of Sacrifice.

9 September 2016

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has stressed the importance of the Raqqa and Mosul operations. “If there is no ground operation it is not possible to destroy or even stop DAEŞ (ISIS) with airstrikes alone.”

8 September 2016

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that it is worried of Turkey’s further advancement into Syria and that the operation contravenes international law.

7 September 2016

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

Three soldiers have been killed and four injured in a rocket attack on a Turkish tank in southern Al-Rai.

7 September 2016

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

“We saw the problems that Turkey was facing because of the events in Syria,” said Russian President Putin. “One does not need to be an analyst to understand what is going on.”

6 September 2016