afrin military operation

Syria

Desperate hours in Afrin as ground assault continues

UN sounds alarm over critical water situation after a week with no supplies, while Turkey says it is helping civilians leave through a corridor.

14/03/2018

Syria

Turkish army encircles Syria's Afrin

Ankara launched operation "Olive Branch" in northern Syria nearly two months ago to sweep the Syrian Kurdish YPG, which it views as a terrorist group, from the Turkish border.

13/03/2018

World News

Turkish forces advance on Afrin

Turkey's military says it has 'neutralised' 3347 YPG fighters, which it describes as terrorists, since its cross-border Afrin operation began in late January.

12/03/2018

Turkey

Turkey vows to continue Afrin offensive despite Syria ceasefire

Ankara says the UN Security Council's resolution only affects Eastern Ghouta and not its military operation

01/03/2018

Syria

Turkey warns of 'grave consequences' in Afrin

Turkey warns of grave consequences across the border in Afrin after pro-Syrian government forces move into the Kurdish region.

21/02/2018

Syria

Turkish helicopter downed in northern Syria

The Turkish military said two soldiers on board the aircraft died when it crashed during an offensive on Syrian Kurdish militias.

10/02/2018

Turkey

Turkey suffers 'deadliest day' in northern Syria

Seven Turkish soldiers were killed by Kurdish militia as operation 'Olive Branch' entered its 16th day.

04/02/2018