Turkey holds drills for upcoming offensive against SDF

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News:

"According to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), the Turkish Armed Forces heavily shelled the Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) positions inside Qamishli city, causing a number of explosions in the process.

The Syrian Army, who is also positioned inside the city, said the Turkish Armed Forces did not target their troops, but they did cause panic among the local population as it is one of the most densely populated cities in eastern Syria."
Turkish Army attacks city controlled by Syrian Army, SDF forces

 

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Turkish led forces are trying to surround the enemy.

The Syrian government has ruled out talks with the Kurds.

“The armed factions betrayed their country and committed crimes against it. We will not accept dialogue with those who became hostages of foreign forces. There will not be any foothold for agents of Washington on Syrian soil,” Mikdad said.
Syrian gov't rules out peace talks with Kurdish forces

Looks like Damascus is through with them. Big Time.

 

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Turkish led forces are trying to surround the enemy.

The Syrian government has ruled out talks with the Kurds.

“The armed factions betrayed their country and committed crimes against it. We will not accept dialogue with those who became hostages of foreign forces. There will not be any foothold for agents of Washington on Syrian soil,” Mikdad said.
Syrian gov't rules out peace talks with Kurdish forces

Looks like Damascus is through with them. Big Time.

Send in the Belgian army!

 

[Bleipriester]

Turkish led forces are trying to surround the enemy.

The Syrian government has ruled out talks with the Kurds.

“The armed factions betrayed their country and committed crimes against it. We will not accept dialogue with those who became hostages of foreign forces. There will not be any foothold for agents of Washington on Syrian soil,” Mikdad said.
Syrian gov't rules out peace talks with Kurdish forces

Looks like Damascus is through with them. Big Time.

Send in the Belgian army!

 

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The World Council of Arameans is in support of the offensive. The Kurds oppressed the Christians they say.

Syrien: Aramäische Christen sprechen sich für Militäroffensive der Türkei aus | nex24.news

 

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According to SANA, the SDF is withdrawing from Ras Al-Ayn and Tal Abyad following battles. The news is supported by some pro-SDF activists but the SDF has yet to comment.
After all the SDF is fighting against "rebels" who lost the war against the SAA. Are the Kurds really that strong?

Turkish Army enters strategic border city as reports surface of SDF withdrawal

 

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News:
US forces reportedly came under Turkish fire:
Turkey bombed US special forces by mistake in northern Syria: Newsweek

SDF counter offensive ongoing:
Breaking: Kurdish-led forces launch big counter-offensive in Tal Abyad

 

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30.000 "FSA" fighters at Tal Abyad, if one is to believe the Kurds.

 

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Turks claim Ras Al-Ayn, I have no confirmation or denial.
Here´s some Allah akbar stuff posted by some Turks:

 

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The Turkish backed "rebels" had several strategic successes:
Turkish forces capture 18 villages, cutoff strategic Hasakah-Aleppo Highway

Meanwhile, SDF and SAA negotiate about the transfer of the control of Manbij to the SAA:
Developing: Massive Syrian Army force arrives at outskirts of Manbij amid reports of imminent takeover

Germany and France stopped arms deliveries to Turkey.

 

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Here´s more News:

Kurdish-led forces retake most of key city in northern Syria
SDF troops retake key point to reopen Aleppo-Hasakah Highway

 

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News:
The US may withdraw its nukes from Turkey.
1000 US soldiers are withdrawing but they will not leave Syria.

-> Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

The US is rethinking the 50-plus nuclear weapons it keeps in Turkey
U.S. troops to withdraw from northern Syria, Defense Sec. Esper says

 

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Turkish rebels claim Tal Abyad. This rather looks like a Turkish invasion with everyone flipping the Grey Wolfs symbol.

 

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The YPG has disclosed, that the Syrian Arab Army has entered Manbij. Turkish forces with heavy weapons were already underway.

Syrian army enters Manbij in northern Aleppo governorate - TV

 

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"Rebels" already engaged in slaughter. Graphic!
Twitter

 

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The video with the Turkey flags was probably made in Turkey, only partly in Tal Abyad.

 

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The Deal between Damascus and SDF is being realized.
The Syrian army has already entered Manbij, Tabqa city and airbase. They will take control of more, such as Kobani and also natural resources. The SDF has surrendered the surroundings of Hasakah and Qamishli to the Syrian army.



The "rebels" announced they will not stop their operation.
See also Turkish military buildup:
In Video: Turkish Leopard 2A4 Battle Tanks Enter Northern Syria

150 US soldiers and allies have reportedly left Syria for Iraq.
150 American soldiers left Syria to Iraq - SHAFAQ News

 

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The Syrian army is defending Manbij against Al-Qaida Monkeys.

Syrian Army enters Manbij as major battle for the city begins | Muraselon News

 

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Russian warplanes joined the battle.
NORTH PRESS AGENCY on Twitter

 

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"Rebels" still fight at Ras Al-‘Ayn and other places, not trace of a truce.
Erdogan wants Raqqa and Deir Ezzor in his "safe zone".