Turkish army claims 100s of Kurdish ‘terrorists’ killed amid ‘Olive Branch’

Hundreds of Kurdish fighters were “neutralized” and numerous targets were destroyed amid the ongoing operation ‘Olive Branch’ in northern Syria, RT reports with a reference to the Turkish military. 

The Turkish Armed Forces “are resolutely continuing their struggle against the [Kurdish] terrorist organizations [in Syria] with the aim of ensuring the security of our country and people,” the military said on Saturday.

Describing the major achievements of Olive Branch, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said its aircraft had “destroyed 340 targets of PKK, PYD-YPG and [Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS)] terrorist organizations.”

It also added that at least 394 Kurdish and IS fighters had been “neutralized” in Syria’s Afrin region.

Turkey launched a major offensive last week in Syria, spearheaded on the ground by pro-Ankara Syrian rebels. Although Olive Branch has only been underway for around a week, the confrontation has already claimed dozens of civilian lives.