Turkish Armed Forces issued a statement about the operation of Afrin entered on the 4th day.
It added the operation targets terrorists and their shelters, positions, arms, and equipment. Precautions were being taken to prevent civilians and innocents from being harmed in the operation.
It also said the number of soldiers lost their lives increased to three after a soldier lost his life during clashes with terrorists in the operation. It added one soldier was also injured in the clash.
At least 260 militants of the YPG, PKK, and DAESH have been “neutralized” since the beginning of “Operation Olive Branch” in Syria, Turkish General Staff said late on Jan. 23.
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