Turkish drones are targeting key oil installations run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria, three local sources said, in air strikes which drew strong condemnation from the United States overnight.
A view shows the aftermath after Turkish warplanes carried out air strikes, in Derik countryside, Syria November 21, 2022.
The SDF, a U.S. partner in the fight against Islamic State, said Turkey had struck deeper into Syrian territory than in its previous operations. It said in a statement the strikes had killed 15 civilians and 25 Syrian government soldiers.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
U.S. has 'moral duty' to prevent Turkish incursion in Syria, Kurdish commander saysThe commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) tells Axios the U.S. has a 'moral duty' to do more to prevent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan from ordering a ground offensive into Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syria.
Read more »
Turkish air strikes in Syria threatened safety of U.S. personnel -PentagonTurkish air strikes in northern Syria threatened the safety of U.S. military personnel and the escalating situation jeopardized years of progress against Islamic State militants, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
Read more »
Astana meeting discusses Syria crisisThe 19th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format was held in Kazakhstan’s capital as part of efforts to restore peace and stability in the Arab country, which has been ravaged by civil war since 2011
Read more »
Turkey carries out deadly strike on base used by Kurdish group and U.S.-led coalition in SyriaA Turkish drone strike hit a base in northeast Syria used jointly by Kurdish forces and the U.S.-led coalition on Tuesday, the Kurds and a war monitor said.
Read more »
These Syrian Women Want Answers On Forcibly Disappeared Family MembersThe picture was gruesome – His body showed signs of torture and mistreatment.
Read more »
Turkey planning to launch ground invasion of Syria, targeting Kurds and putting US troops at riskTurkey is planning to launch a ground invasion of Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and threatening to derail progress in the fight against ISIS.
Read more »