Northern Syria

Türkiye ‘neutralises’ 10 YPG/PKK terrorists in retaliation to Syria attack

4 Turkish soldiers were wounded in YPG/PKK attack targeting Turkish military bases in northern Syria on Sunday.

Live updates: WHO pledges support as death toll in quake-hit Türkiye rises

Fault movements continue shaking ground in southern Türkiye as the country deals with the aftermath of widespread devastation caused by two powerful earthquakes on February 6.

Live updates: Earthquake death toll in Türkiye and Syria surpasses 50,000

Türkiye steps up relief efforts to quake-hit provinces as death toll in the country reaches 44,218. Death toll in Syria is more than 5,800 people.

Live updates: Death toll soars as quake aid pours into Türkiye, Syria

Turkish President Erdogan declares a state of emergency in 10 provinces as rescuers continue to dig through the rubble in a race to find survivors of deadly quakes that hit Türkiye and neighbouring Syria on Monday.

Will Türkiye-Syria ice-breaking meeting lead to normalisation?

While differences remain between Ankara and Damascus over the Syrian civil war, both sides share concerns about the presence of the YPG/PKK terror group in northern Syria.

Turkish forces capture Daesh terrorist on Interpol wanted list

Identified only as MM, the terrorist was nabbed from the border province of Hatay while trying to sneak into Türkiye, the National Defence Ministry has said.

Türkiye 'neutralises' three PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria

Separately, three PKK/YPG terrorists nabbed while trying to enter Türkiye from Syria, says National Defence Ministry.

Türkiye will 'never compromise' on terror attacks: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Ankara has asked for Russia's support and discussed mutual steps in northern Syria, where Türkiye has hinted to carry out a ground operation.

Türkiye arrests over a dozen terrorists in separate operations

During one of the operations, Turkish security forces nabbed 13 Daesh and five YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syrian cities of Al Bab and Jarablus.

Erdogan: Türkiye will complete 30km security corridor along border

Speaking at Türkiye's southeastern Sanliurfa province near the Syrian border, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says "attacks will not dampen our resolve" and that the security corridor will "definitely" be complete.

Türkiye’s Euphrates Shield Operation – a crucial step for border security

As the country marks the sixth anniversary of the cross-border operation, here's a quick summary of the gains Turkish armed forces made against Daesh and the YPG/PKK in northeastern Syria.

Türkiye: 11 YPG/PKK terrorists neutralised in northern Syria

The terrorists were planning an attack on the "peace and security" of the Operation Euphrates Shield zone, Turkish National Defense Ministry said.