Turkish Armed Forces and the Free Syrian Army, entered Afrin city in northwestern Syria. According to the Turkish General Staff, the operation aims to establish security and stability along Turkey’s borders and the region as well as protect Syrians from terrorist cruelty and oppression.
ERDOGAN INFORMED ABOUT OPERATION
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, today attended 103rd anniversary of Gallipoli Campaign. He made statements about operation.
“TURKISH ARMED FORCES TOOK THE FULL CONTROL”
Erdogan, “Today at 8.30 a.m. FSA units supported by the Turkish Armed Forces entered Afrin. They established full control over the city. Most of the terrorists fled. Our servicemen and the Syrian opposition are de-mining the booby trap bombs left by them. The [FSA] flag is waiving there.” said. He added that Ankara would do its best to fix the infrastructure in the region.