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Operation Euphrates Shield

2016 CE · Syria, Asia · War

Operation Euphrates Shield
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Operation Euphrates Shield was an offensive by the Turkish Armed Forces and the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army, which led to the Turkish occupation of northern Syria. Operations were carried out in the region between the Euphrates river to the east and the rebel-held area around Azaz to the west.

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