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Report: Shells push back Syria forces in Afrin

Turkey's state-run news agency says pro-Syrian government forces have turned back 10 kilometers (6 miles) from Afrin city following shelling by the Turkish military.

 

Anadolu Agency said the Turkish artillery fired "warning" strikes, forcing the militia group to turn back.

 

No other details were immediately available.

 

A group of pro-government Syrian fighters began entering the Afrin region from the nearby government-held village of Nubul. Turkish troops started shelling the area forcing journalists to flee, according to Syrian state TV.

 


פרסום ראשון: 02.20.18, 18:02