Turkish-backed Syrian forces intensify attacks on US-aligned Syrian Kurdish group
The Turkish army and its allied Syrian factions have recently increased attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria.
ALEPPO — The Turkish army has intensified its attacks against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria over the past few weeks.
Turkish airstrikes have targeted for assassination prominent field commanders, while Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) factions have launched heavy artillery and missiles at SDF-held areas.
Meanwhile, FSA factions have increased military readiness and mobilized additional forces on the frontlines.
These developments have raised questions about the goals behind the escalation and on the possibility of a Turkish-backed military operation against the SDF, which is backed by the US-led international coalition.
