Turkish security forces kill 7 terrorists in northern Syria

Turkish military vehicles are pictured during a joint patrol with Russian troops (unseen) in the countryside in Syria's northeastern Hassakeh province, on the border with Turkey, on July 14, 2021. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP)

by Anadolu Agency

Jul 25, 2021 4:41 pm

Turkey's Defense Ministry said Sunday that Turkish security forces killed seven terrorists in northern Syria.

In a Twitter post, the ministry said the terrorist positions in the Operation Euphrates Shield region were targeted and it was determined that at least seven terrorists were eliminated.

The operation continues in the region.

On Saturday, at least two Turkish soldiers were killed and just as many injured when terrorists attacked an armored vehicle carrying troops in northern Syria.

Since 2016, Turkey has launched a trio of successful anti-terror operations across its border in northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor and to enable the peaceful settlement of residents: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).