The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced that due to Turkey’s ongoing operations against the terrorist organization PKK/YPG in Syria, US soldiers have reduced their patrols in the region with the organization.
Answering questions at the daily press conference, Pentagon Spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said that they understand Turkey’s security concerns, but they are concerned about the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) operations in northern Syria.
“WE REDUCE PATROLS”
On the question of whether the fight against DAESH continues, Ryder said, “The fight against DAESH continues. We have reduced the number of our patrols in the field.” used the phrases.
Ryder stated that the terrorist organization PKK/YPG has reduced its patrols in response to Turkey’s operations, and that the United States has reduced the number of patrols in parallel.
In addition, Ryder noted that US troops in Syria did not withdraw from the region.
“WE ARE IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH TURKEY”
Stating that they are worried about Turkey’s possible ground operation in Syria, Ryder said that they are in close contact with Turkey.
“Secretary Austin will speak with his counterpart (Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar) soon,” Ryder said. said. (AA)