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Turkey Masses Troops Near Kobani, Raising Fears of Imminent Incursion into Kurdish Territory

Dec 17, 2024, 06:52 AM

Turkey and its allied militias are reportedly amassing forces along the border with Syria, including near the city of Kobani, raising concerns among senior U.S. officials that Ankara is preparing for an imminent large-scale incursion into territory held by U.S.-backed Syrian Kurds. The Wall Street Journal cited U.S. officials expressing alarm over the potential operation. Turkish forces, including commandos and artillery, have been observed near Kobani (also known as Ayn al-Arab). Kurdish officials have expressed concern and urged for international intervention to prevent the potential offensive.