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Turkish army coordinates with Syrian proxy forces ahead of possible military action

Turkish military reinforcements pour into the frontlines with the Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, as Turkish-backed FSA factions stand on alert ahead of an imminent battle.
Members of the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army wave on top of a vehicle as they drive back to their base camp, Akcakale, Turkey,  Oct. 16, 2019.

ALEPPO, Syria — The Turkish army continues to send military reinforcements to the areas controlled by the Syrian opposition in northeastern Syria, amid ongoing Turkish threats against Kurdish forces in the area.

Meanwhile, the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) factions are on alert, and meetings are being held between FSA and Turkish army leaders to coordinate the possible military operation they might launch against the Kurdish forces.

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