YPG/PKK terror infiltration blocked by Turkish allies

RAS AL-AYN, Syria

Clashes broke out on Wednesday between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and YPG/PKK terrorists after they tried to infiltrate an area of northern Syria liberated from terrorists by Turkey and the SNA.

In areas bordering Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey, the YPG/PKK terrorists tried to infiltrate the frontlines of SNA soldiers – local allies of Turkey – near the town of Tel Tamer around Ras al-Ayn.

Through the clashes, the SNA soldiers held back the terrorists.

The YPG/PKK continues its attempts to infiltrate areas of northern Syria east of the Euphrates, frequently targeting Ras al-Ayn and Tell Abyad around the safe zone.

Since 2016, in league with the SNA, Turkey has led a trio of successful operations across its border into northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor, enable peaceful settlement by locals, and protect civilians from attacks: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is the PKK's Syrian offshoot.

RAS AL-AYN, Syria

Clashes broke out on Wednesday between the Syrian National Army (SNA) and YPG/PKK terrorists after they tried to infiltrate an area of northern Syria liberated from terrorists by Turkey and the SNA.

Through the clashes, the SNA soldiers held back the terrorists.

The YPG/PKK continues its attempts to infiltrate areas of northern Syria east of the Euphrates, frequently targeting Ras al-Ayn and Tell Abyad around the safe zone.