With U.S. Forces Preparing To Leave, Turkey Masses Troops Near Kurdish-Held Syrian Town

Middle East Eye: Turkey bolsters troop levels near Kurdish areas of northern Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vows to drive both YPG and IS from Syria

Turkey on Saturday sent military reinforcements to northern Syria near an area controlled by Kurdish forces as Ankara threatens to carry out a fresh offensive to wipe them out, a war monitor said.

The move comes after US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement on Wednesday of the withdrawal of American troops stationed in northeastern Syria alongside Kurdish fighters, a long-time enemy of Turkey.

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Update #1: Turkey bolsters military on Syrian border as U.S. readies pull out: media (Reuters)
Update #2: Turkey masses troops near Kurdish-held Syrian town (AP)

WNU Editor: It looks like Turkey is positioning itself to be ready for any opportunity ..... including invading the Kurdish held regions.

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