The statement came a day after Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared facilities belonging to the terror group PKK/YPG in Iraq and Syria as legitimate targets of the Turkish Armed Forces, and warned third countries to stay away.
US forces provide military training to members of the YPG/SDF, which Turkiye consider as an extension of PKK in Syria.
The statement came a day after Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared facilities belonging to the terror group PKK/YPG in Iraq and Syria as legitimate targets of the Turkish Armed Forces.When asked if Fidan’s warning is new, the source stated that"it's a reminder, and taking precautions is the responsibility of those concerned."
“We consistently emphasise that PKK/YPG is the same terrorist organization, and wherever they operate, they remain our legitimate targets,” defence ministry source said.YPG is the PKK terror group's Syrian branch. In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the US, and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children and infants.
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