Three rockets fired by PYD/PKK terrorists in Syria hit Turkey’s border province of Kilis on Saturday amid the Turkish-led Operation Olive Branch against the PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorist groups in northwestern Syria. Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch on Jan. 20 to clear PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists from Afrin, northwestern Syria.
The rockets landed in a vacant area far away from the Kilis town center.
It is believed the rockets were launched from Afrin’s Sheikh Horuz region, across Turkey’s border
According to the Turkish General Staff, Operation Olive Branch aims to establish security and stability along Turkish borders and the region as well as to protect Syrians from terrorist oppression and cruelty.
The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey’s rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN Charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity.
