Rocket from Syria's Afrin hits Turkish border province Hatay, no casualties reported

Turkey shells Afrin as it awaits removal of Russian military observers

Turkey shells Afrin as it awaits removal of Russian military observers

The Kurdish People's Protection Units, the Democratic Union Party (PYD), the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia) are labeled as terrorist groups by the Turkish General Staff.

After the attack, the Turkish Armed Forces fired Fırtına (storm) howitzers at the militants.

More than 20 strongholds of terrorists have been destroyed in Syria's Afrin city within the Operation Olive Branch, the Turkish General Staff said in a message January 26.

American President Donald Trump has warned Turkey not to bring USA and Turkish forces into conflict and has asked to curtail Turkey's military operation in Syria.

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The military has also said that only terrorist targets are being destroyed and "utmost importance" is being put on not harming any civilians.

Turkish forces on January 20 launched the cross-border land operation to fight the Syrian Kurdish militia, targeting the YPG elements in the Kurdish enclave with Free Syrian Army fighters through airstrikes and land forces.

The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey's rights based on worldwide law, UN Security Council's decisions, self-defense rights under the UN charter and respect for Syria's territorial integrity.

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