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Turkey launches ground assault on Kurdish positions in Syria after US withdrawal

Turkish forces, supported by Syrian militants, have launched a ground offensive into Syrian territory as part of its operation against Kurdish forces.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with military and Intelligence chiefs, ministers and his ruling party members in his operations room.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with military and Intelligence chiefs, ministers and his ruling party members in his operations room. Source: Pool Turkish presidency Press Service

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The assault follows a massive artillery bombardment on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria on Wednesday, ahead of the invasion made possible by the withdrawal of US troops.

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