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Defense Ministry Says Ready For Possible Syria Offensive

October 08 2019

Turkey

The Turkish Defense Ministry says it is ready for a potential offensive against Kurdish groups in northeastern Syria, reports Turkey's Anadolu Agency. 

All preparations for Operation Peace Spring are complete, the ministry said on Tuesday. 

Turkish troops and heavy weaponry were seen moving near the Syrian border, though no announcement of about the start of an operation has been made, reported Al Jazeera (Qatar). 

A Pentagon spokeswoman said on Monday that Turkey had been removed...

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