Turkish border with Syria cleared of Islamic State

9/5/2016 1:29:50 AM

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Free Syrian Army (FSA) members are seen at the area where Sacur Brook located after taking control of the area from Daesh terrorists during the "Operation Euphrates Shield" led by Turkish Army and backed by Syrian National Coalition forces including Free Syrian Army (FSA) on August 31, 2016. Cem Özdel - AA

KILIS, Turkey: The Turkish border with Syria was cleared Sunday of Daesh terrorists after the Turkish Army-supported Free Syrian Army took control of all regions from Azaz to Jarabulus, said security sources. The sources were speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking with the media.The news comes 12 days after the Turkish army launched Operation Euphrates Shield, aimed at improving border security, supporting coalition forces, and eliminating the threat posed by terrorist organizations, especially Daesh.

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