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Syrian army clashes with Turkish forces in NE border area – Damascus Syrian Army clashes with Turkish forces in NE border area – Damascus
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Syrian army troops on Wednesday were engaged in heavy clashes with Turkish forces in the countryside around the border town of Ras al Ain in an area where a military offensive by Ankara aims to create a “safe” zone, Reuters said, citing state media in Damascus. Syrian Army troops on Wednesday were engaged in heavy clashes with Turkish forces in the countryside around the border town of Ras al Ain in an area where a military offensive by Ankara is aiming to create a “safe” zone, Reuters said, citing state media in Damascus.
There were no details but Turkish-backed rebels said intermittent clashes have taken place in recent days with Syrian troops south of Ras al Ain, which was seized from Syrian Kurdish-led forces. No details were provided, but Turkish-backed rebels said intermittent clashes have taken place in recent days with Syrian troops south of Ras al Ain, which was seized from Syrian Kurdish-led forces.
Syrian troops have stepped in to take up positions in the area after an agreement with Kurdish forces.Syrian troops have stepped in to take up positions in the area after an agreement with Kurdish forces.