Türkiye is taking preventive and crushing measures against terrorist groups that are trying to take advantage of the situation in Syria. This was stated at a briefing by the official representative of the Ministry of National Defense of Turkey of the Zeki Akturk.
According to him, these groups pose a threat to the security of both Syria and the entire region.
He emphasized that Türkiye retains the commitment of territorial integrity, political unity, security and stability of Syria.
“We once again emphasize that we will not allow the encroachments on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. Our position on the fight against terrorist organizations is clearly stated, and are determined to continue this struggle,” he said.
Meanwhile, sources in the Ministry of Defense of Turkey commented on attempts to “create the impression of the preservation of the threat of Daesh in the east of the Euphrates.” “We monitor all actions aimed at ensuring the protection of the RSC/YPG, including attempts to create the impression that the threat of Daesh remains in the east of Euphrates. We have repeatedly brought to the attention of our interlocutors that one terrorist organization cannot be destroyed with the help of another terrorist organization” , Came the department.