YPG, Turkey and Syria

Turkey says eradication of Kurdish YPG militia in Syria 'imminent'
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was "imminent", and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there.
Turkey Says It Will Mount Offensive Against Kurdish YPG if Demands Not Met
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, while adding that Syria's new rulers must address the issue.
NATO Nation's Final Warning To U.S.-backed Militia; 'YPG Has To Go,' Turkey Tells Jolani | Syria
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan warned the new Syrian rulers of a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if it does not disband the group. Earlier, Turkish President Erdogan too claimed that the circle is closing for the separatist organisation.
Turkey threatens military operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkey threatened Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the fall of strongman president Bashar al-Assad.
Erdogan tells Iraqi Kurdish PM that Turkey working to keep Syria secure
Turkey is working to ensure that Syria's transformation over the last month will not bring new instabilities to the region, President Tayyip Erdogan told the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister, Erdogan's office said on Tuesday.
Turkey Says Syrian Kurdish Fighters Will Be 'Eliminated'
Turkey said Monday that it was "only a matter of time" before Syrian Kurdish fighters -- seen by the West as essential in the fight against Islamic State jihadists -- will be wiped out.
Erdogan warns of using Turkey's full military power to keep Syria unified under one leadership
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened military action in Syria to prevent its division and eliminate terrorist groups like the PKK and YPG. Turkey aims to maintain Syria’s unity, improve relations with its new government,
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France refuses to say whether it classifies PKK as terror group
France on Thursday refrained from confirming whether it classifies the PKK as a terrorist group amid strains with Türkiye ...
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Turkey’s Aggression Sparks Kurdish-Turmoil in Syria’s Fragile Landscape
Syria’s political landscape is changing rapidly following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces. Türkiye and Israel, two powerful neighbours, have taken decisive steps to secure ...
US, French troops could secure Syria's northern border, Syrian Kurdish official says
PARIS (Reuters) -Talks are taking place on whether U.S. and French troops could secure a border zone in northern Syria as ...
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SNA reinforces fronts against PKK/YPG as Türkiye warns of anti-terror ops
The Syrian National Army braces for more attacks by the terrorist group PKK/YPG while Türkiye hints at a military offensive ...
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YPG's presence in Syria will not be tolerated after Assad's fall: Turkish FM
Fidan made the remarks in Ankara on Monday, warning Western nations against supporting Kurdish-led groups in Syria ...
Turkey to tell U.S. that Syria needs to be rid of terrorists, Turkish source says
Turkish officials will tell U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass during talks in Ankara this week that Syria needs to be rid of terrorist groups to achieve stability and security, a Turkish Foreign ...
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Yuma Proving Ground looks to artificial intelligence for data efficiency gains
The U.S. Army wants to reduce sensor to shooter timelines, react to threats faster, and combine all of the systems and ...
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Türkiye decries PKK’s use of civilians as human shields in Syria
Defense Ministry sources on Thursday highlighted that the terrorist group PKK/YPG took civilians to a strategic location in ...