What's up with Turkey?

Otto Harkaman · 12-19-24, 12:25 AM

U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria: Report

The United States is alarmed that Turkey is preparing for a large-scale military incursion into Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish forces.
U.S. Officials noted that Turkey's military buildup resembles movements seen before its 2019 invasion of northeast Syria.
A new Turkish offensive could deepen regional instability and undermine security against Islamic State remnants.
Turkey considers the SDF an extension of the PKK, which it has designated as a terrorist organization.

https://ground.news/article/us-fears...-report_8502ad

Raf1394 · 12-19-24, 07:00 AM

All countries bordering Syria, just take there own interests.
Its simple.

Aktungbby · 12-19-24, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Raf1394

All countries bordering Syria, just take their own interests.
Its simple.

fixed!

Raf1394 · 12-19-24, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

fixed!

Whoeps missed that, thanks haha

Dargo · 12-19-24, 02:37 PM

Kurdish democratically elected representatives are sentenced to up to 145 years in prison and will probably never leave their Turkish prisons alive. Türkiye, has released (18 Dec 2024) ISIS prisoners sentenced to 45 years in prison, they killed 45 civilians in Istanbul.

Reece · 12-19-24, 07:49 PM

How did Turkey ever become NATO members??

Otto Harkaman · 12-20-24, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

How did Turkey ever become NATO members??

We bought them to threaten the USSR southern flank

"The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan included significant financial and military aid to Turkey, further strengthening ties with the West."

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Otto Harkaman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 1,236 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria: Report The United States is alarmed that Turkey is preparing for a large-scale military incursion into Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. U.S. Officials noted that Turkey's military buildup resembles movements seen before its 2019 invasion of northeast Syria. A new Turkish offensive could deepen regional instability and undermine security against Islamic State remnants. Turkey considers the SDF an extension of the PKK, which it has designated as a terrorist organization. https://ground.news/article/us-fears...-report_8502ad __________________ "If you want to know the age of the Earth, look upon the sea in a storm." -Joseph Conrad USS Pompano (SS-181) https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-pompano-181.htm

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,967 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Just to throw a spanner in. How did Turkey ever become NATO members?? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Raf1394 Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Europe Posts: 553 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	All countries bordering Syria, just take there own interests. Its simple.