Turkish forces moved to seize control of key highways in northeastern Syria on Oct. 12, as Turkey’s offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters pressed into its fourth day with little sign of relenting despite mounting international criticism.
Associated Press: Turkish offensive moves to seize key routes in NE Syria
A journalist takes cover in Akcakale near the Turkish border with Syria on October 10, 2019 as a mortar landed nearby, on the second day of Turkey's military operation against Kurdish forces. - Turkey has vowed to destroy the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) which controls much of northeastern Syria, and set up a "safe zone" for the return of Syrian refugees. A total of 70 people were so far reported injured across Turkish areas. Families were evacuating and streets emptying in Akcakale, as local authorities called on people to take shelter.
