Press Release Regarding the Olive Branch Operation (Afrin)

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HISTORY:January 21, 2018

HOUR :16:30

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The Turkish Armed Forces are trying to neutralize the terrorists belonging to the PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG and DEAS in the Afrin region in the north-western part of Syria in

order to ensure security and stability in our borders and the region and to save the people of the friendly and brotherly regions from their oppression and oppression,

"Olive Forest Operation" was started on January 20, 2018 at 17:00.

The operation is based on the rights of our country stemming from international law, the decisions of the UNGC against terrorism in particular 1624 (2005), 2170

(2014) and 2178 (2014) and on the subject of the Legislative Defense in the 51st article of the UN Convention, is performed respectfully.

It has been destroyed by 45 air force units used as shelters, shelters, ammunition depots and weapons positions belonging to the terrorist organization detected during

the Olive Dalı Operation. The 32 aircraft participating in the operation have safely returned to their bases for preparation for the following missions. The operation is

continuing as planned.

In the planning and execution of the operation, only terrorists and their shelters, shelters, positions, weapons, tools and equipment are targeted and all kinds of

attention and sensitivity are shown to prevent civil / innocent people from being harmed.

It is publicized with respect.

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