In some of the most critical U.S. comments about Turkey's advance into nort...
WASHINGTON - In some of the most critical U.S. comments about Turkey’s advance into northeastern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark Esper told his Turkish counterpart they should deescalate the situation before it becomes “irreparable”, adding that Ankara’s operation could harm U.S. personnel in Syria.
Turkey stepped up its air and artillery strikes on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria on Friday, escalating an offensive that has drawn warnings of humanitarian catastrophe and turned Republican lawmakers against U.S. President Donald Trump. “While the Secretary reaffirmed we value our strategic bilateral relationship, this incursion risks serious consequences for Turkey,” a Pentagon statement said, giving details of a call between Esper and Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.
Esper, the statement said, made clear that Turkey’s “uncoordinated actions” risked the progress made in the fight against Islamic State militants.Turkey says the purpose of its assault is to defeat the Kurdish YPG militia, which it sees as an enemy for its links to insurgents in Turkey. It says it aims to set up a “safe zone” inside Syria, where it can resettle many of the 3.6 million refugees it has been hosting.
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