Hot developments are taking place in Syria, where Turkey is preparing for an operation. According to the information received, the Syrian regime, acting together with the PKK/YPG, sent its soldiers to the east of the Euphrates. On the other hand, it was stated that Russia was acting with the regime against Turkey, while 3 new bases were established in Raqqa.
President Erdogan first signaled an operation against Tel Rifat and Manbij on May 23. Regarding the goal of creating a 30-kilometer-deep safe zone in northern Syria, Erdogan said, “After completing the deficiencies, we will start the operations.” While Ankara continued its preparations, the opposition started the countdown with reinforcements and exercises. However, the US declared that they were against the operation, citing the fight against ISIS and Russia citing the regime.
ANTI-OPERATIONAL STATEMENT FROM ISRAEL AND FRANCE
Statements against the operation also came from Israel and France. It turned out that Israel pressured the administration of US President Joe Biden not to have Turkey carry out an operation in Syria. A telephone conversation was held between Iranian President Ibrahim Reisi and French President Emmanuel Macron. It was reported that Macron said, “As France, we support Iran’s opposition to the military operation of some countries in Syria.”
DAMASCUS AND MOSCOW MOVE AGAINST TURKEY
Despite what has happened, Turkey continues to keep the operation option on the table, and activity continues in the region. According to the news in the Resolution, on the days when the Syrian Democratic Forces, whose backbone was formed by the terrorist organization PKK/PYD/YPG and supported by the USA, decided to cooperate with Syrian President Bashar Assad, the Damascus administration and the Moscow administration decided to attack Syria. It turned out that he also established new bases. The Russian media also wrote that the Damascus and Moscow administrations acted jointly against Turkey in Syria.
3 NEW JOINT MILITARY BASES FROM RUSSIA AND SYRIA
Speaking to Russia-based media outlet Sputnik, officials announced that Russia and Syria have built 3 new military bases jointly in Raqqa, in northern Syria. Authorities also stated that these military bases are close to the M-4 highway. He commented on these military bases that “Syria, supported by Russian forces, has built new bases in the north of Raqqa with new equipment against a possible Turkish operation.”
MILITARY EQUIPMENT ALSO BROUGHT
Russian sources claimed that Syria and Russia are focusing on the M-4 highway and that the Syrian army is preparing to build other bases. Sources speaking to Sputnik said, “In addition to the Syrian army, Russian forces also brought new military equipment near the bases in case of a possible operation by the Turkish soldiers.”
PKK AND Damascus hand in hand
On the other hand, Ankara’s preparations for a military operation in northern Syria prompted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, who decided to march hand in hand with terrorist organizations. Soldiers loyal to Assad, who decided to cooperate with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which relies on the US, were deployed near the Turkish border last week. British news agency Reuters revealed with photographs that Syrian soldiers were deployed to the region close to the border with Syrian flags in their hands.
REGIME SOLDIERS DESED TO THE EAST OF THE FIRAT
In the photographs provided by Reuters, it is seen that soldiers loyal to Assad are deployed to points close to the Turkish border. Damascus sent heavy weapons to the region as well as soldiers. A captain from the Syrian army named Ali al-Nasser spoke to the US-based news agency Associated Press. “We are stationed east of the Euphrates and this is parallel to the Turkish border,” the Syrian soldier said. The SDF, which has been facing the Assad administration for years, has recently decided to partner against Turkey.