“The Jarabulus operation launched on Aug. 24 [in Syria] in cooperation with the international coalition is a reflection of such determination and will.
“Our operations will continue until Daesh, PKK and its Syrian affiliate PYD are eliminated as threats against our citizens,” Erdogan said.
Operation Euphrates Shield, launched last Wednesday, is aimed at improving security, supporting coalition forces and eliminating the terror threat along Turkey’s border through Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters backed by Turkish armor, artillery and jets.
Tuesday, Turkey commemorates the 94th anniversary of the decisive battle in the War of Independence -- the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922 against Greek forces.
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