Is Syrian government withdrawing from Tal Rifaat in favor of Turkey?
FSA forces are carrying out military maneuvers in preparation for the battle against Kurdish forces in Tal Rifaat, while Turkey is bringing in more reinforcements.
The Tal Rifaat Military Council affiliated with the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) factions has recently been carrying out military drills, using military vehicles and heavy machine guns in preparation for a Turkish military operation in the city that is controlled by Kurdish forces.
Although the Turkish incursion into northern Syria seemed to take a backseat in recent days, movements on the ground point otherwise.
