The Newsmakers - Operation Euphrates Shield

For years, Turkey has called for a buffer zone in northern Syria, as war devastated the other side of the 900 kilometer border they share. On Wednesday, Ankara made its most significant move so far towards that goal, and Turkey's involvement in the war mo...

Strait Talk: Turkey's Euphrates Shield explained

Strait Talk correspondent Aishe Jamal breaks down the Euphrates shield and its objectives. Strait Talk brings you the much-needed context to stories that are changing the world around us. It airs every Friday at 20:30 GMT on TRT World. Subscribe to Stra...

Turkish military says 18 Daesh members killed in Syria

Thirty-seven members of Daesh were also wounded in the latest offensive carried out as part of Ankara's four-month-old Operation Euphrates Shield.

Turkish army rejects claims it harmed civilians in Syria

Turkey's military said not harming civilians is one of its "basic principles." The army was responding to allegations related to its ongoing operation in northern Syria to push Daesh and other terrorist groups away from Turkey's southern border.

Turkey deploys 300 more special forces for Syria fight

The commandos were sent to reinforce Operation Euphrates Shield, launched in late August to improve security along Turkey's border with Syria.

Turkey ends Operation Euphrates Shield in northern Syria

The military action was launched in August 2016 to clear the Turkey-Syria border from Daesh and US-backed YPG, which Turkey considers to be the Syrian affiliate of the terror outfit.

Turkey's Security Challenge: Operation Euphrates Shield Operation completed

Turkey has announced it is ending its military operation in Northern Syria. Code-named "Euphrates Shield", it lasted seven months --launched to drive Daesh back from the border and stop the advance of the YPG. The Turkish backed Free Syrian Army now c...

Turkish army says soldiers killed in suspected Syrian regime strike

The incident marks the first time Turkish soldiers are thought to have been killed by Syrian regime forces since the start of Operation Euphrates Shield.

Turkey's army says 38 Daesh members killed in latest al-Bab strikes

The Turkish military says its forces have killed more than 1,300 Daesh members in Syria since Operation Euphrates Shield was launched in August, 2016.

Turkish-backed FSA advances on Syria's al Bab

FSA fighters close in on al Bab district, and Daesh is reported to have retreated as they prepare for a major battle ahead.

Turkish jets hit 17 Daesh targets in battle for Syria's al Bab

The air strikes come as the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army pushes its way into the Daesh-controlled city of al Bab in northern Syria as part of Operation Euphrates Shield.

Turkey reiterates demand to push PYD, YPG east of Euphrates

Ankara says US must fulfill its commitment to keep PYD and YPG away from the Turkish border instead of viewing Operation Euphrates Shield with skepticism.