UP

Syria’s Jarablus freed from Kurdish militants

Home page World
12 Punto 14 Punto 16 Punto 18 Punto

The Syrian city of Jarabulus has been completely liberated from militants of the YPG (Kurdish People's Protection Units) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD, the Kurdish political party), Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, Anadolu Agency reported Aug. 25.

The villages surrounding Jarabulus city have also been liberated, Yildirim added.

On Aug. 24 morning, the Turkish Air Force with the support of the coalition aircraft launched an operation to liberate the city of Jarabulus from the IS militants in northern Syria, near Aleppo city.

The operation was carried out under the name “Shield of the Euphrates.”

Syria has been suffering from an armed conflict since March 2011, which, according to the UN, has so far claimed over 500,000 lives.

Militants from various armed groups are confronting the Syrian government troops. The “Islamic State” (IS, ISIL, ISIS or Daesh) is the most active terrorist group in Syria.

Date
2016.08.25 / 09:59
Author
Axar.az
See also

Top Iranian general praises Russia’s support in 12-day war

UK arrests 3 on suspicion of helping Russian spy services

Deputy head of Russia’s presidential administration resigns

Polish defense minister arrives in Kyiv

Israel declared ‘Iron Beam’ interception system operational

IOC rejects Spanish calls to bar Israel

Camilla and Melania wear Ukraine colors

Ukraine reports Russian losses on Day 1303

Kyrgyzstan renames Jalal-Abad to Manas

Russia shoots down 43 Ukrainian drones

Latest
Xocalı soyqırımı — 1992-ci il Bağla
Bize yazin Bağla
ArxivBağla