The Turkish airforce carried out an airstrike on a SDF position at the Thawra oil field south of Tabqa. The attack resulted in material damage only.
Syrian Presidency: President Shara spoke with his Turkish counterpart Erdoğan by phone about the latest developments in Syria and ways to strengthen stability.
4 day agoThe Democratic Self-Administration of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) blames Turkey for the clashes in Aleppo. "due to the support and facilitation it provides to the attackers, considering this part of policies aimed at destabilizing the region, undermining the will of its peoples, and taking revenge on forces that played a key role in resisting terrorism."
US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack statement on Syrian interim government attacks on the Kurds: "The United States is closely following developments in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo with grave concern. We urge all parties to exercise the utmost restraint and to place the protection of civilian lives and property above all other considerations."
4 day agoKurdish solidarity protests in the city of Diyarbakir with the Kurds in Syria. The current conflict could threaten the peace process between the Turkish state and PKK, if the conflict widens more
4 day agoTurkish Akıncı UAVs are flying over Aleppo city centre
4 day agoA drone attacked the oil tanker Elbus off the coast of Turkey. The Palau-flagged tanker is currently being towed to the port of Inebolu. No crew members were injured
Turkey says the Syrian army is leading operations in Aleppo and that Ankara is monitoring developments
5 day agoThe Turkish army is targeting SDF positions and movements in the eastern countryside of Ras al-Ayn city with artillery and airstrikes.
Turkish-backed armed groups "opened fire on grain silos in the village of Um El-Kêf, west of the city of Tal Tamr."
6 day agoMacron: Türkiye is willing to take responsibility on the maritime issues
Turkiye's Erdogan, Trump discussed bilateral ties, defense industry cooperation, trade, Gaza and Venezuela in phone call, Turkish presidency says
Erdogan tells Saudi Arabia Crown Prince MBS that he aims to further deepen cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia through new steps, in a phone call today. Erdogan said preserving the territorial integrity of Somalia and Yemen is important for regional stability. He also said Ankara was ready to contribute to efforts to bring the parties together in Yemen. — Turkish readout
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 12 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey
Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in new raids that mark widening crackdown
1 week agoTurkiye: the Islamic state claims the fight with Turkish security forces yesterday in Yalova. 11 killed and wounded
1 week agoTurkish Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yılmaz, begins his official duties after submitting his letter of credence to Syrian FM Shaibani today
Turkey detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against Islamic State after deadly clashes in northwestern Yalova town, as authorities raided 21 provinces and seized digital materials and documents
Trump: I will speak with Netanyahu about Türkiye's role in Gaza
2 week agoTrump on allowing Turkish troops in Gaza: I have a great relationship with President Erdogan, and we’ll be talking about it. And if it’s good, I think that’s good. Türkiye has been great. And he’s been, you know, excellent. As far as I’m concerned, he’s been very good
The clash in Yalova began during an operation by Turkish security forces to dismantle an ISIS attack cell in order to prevent an attack that could have caused significant loss of life
2 week agoThe anti-ISIS operation in Yalova, Turkey, has entered its seventh hour. ISIS militants have been squeezed into a house, in Elmalı village
2 week agoTurkish police launched a planned anti-ISIS operation near Elmalık Village, Yalova early this morning. Suspects opened fire, triggering a gun battle. 7 police officers wounded; all are stable. Special Forces reinforcements deployed; clashes still continue
Egypt, Turkey and Somalia condemn Israel recognition of Somaliland
In a joint operation coordinated by Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) with the Cyber Security Authority (SGB), Gendarmerie (JGK), and MASAK, a cyber espionage network targeting public databases and citizens’ personal data was dismantled. Simultaneous raids in Istanbul and Karabük led to the detention of four suspects. Encrypted digital evidence was decrypted, while MASAK traced illegal proceeds concealed through crypto transfers and overseas platforms.
Turkey has been trying to deploy radars on Syrian soil in recent weeks, two Western intelligence sources told The Jerusalem Post. Deploying radars in Syrian territory would significantly restrict the Israeli Air Force's freedom of action in Syrian airspace, as was in recent strikes, as Turkish radars could detect Israeli aircraft activity over the country.
2 week agoThe Turkish Ministry of National Defense: The security of our airspace is guaranteed 24/7 through a multi-layered system that includes radars, electro-optical sensors, and land, sea, and air elements, in addition to the integrated NATO structure. There are no flaws in this regard.
Istanbul police have detained 115 people suspected of planning attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations, the local prosecutor's office said.
Netanyahu, at the end of a pilot course, thanks President Trump for joining the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, and hints at his dissatisfaction with the American intention to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia and Turkey: "We will avoid those who need to prevent obtaining these tools."
Sources to Al-Hadath: Türkiye has officially informed Libyan authorities of the discovery of the bodies of the Chief of Staff and his accompanying delegation.
