Statements from major international organizations like the UN or NATO, or actions taken by major world powers

Turkey Warns It Will Shoot Down Israeli Aircraft Supporting PKK, YPG in Syria After U.S. Drone Incident

Dec 14, 2024, 06:05 AM

Turkey has issued a warning regarding potential military action against Israeli aircraft in Syria. Reports indicate that the Turkish General Staff has received orders to shoot down Israeli warplanes if they provide support to Kurdish forces, specifically the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) and YPG (People's Protection Units). This comes amid claims that Syrian Kurdish groups have sought assistance from Israel, including air support against Turkish-backed forces. Turkish media has emphasized that the Kurdish factions are considered adversaries of the new Syrian government, further complicating the already tense dynamics in the region. The situation escalated following an incident where a U.S. drone was reportedly shot down by PKK militants, who mistakenly believed it to be a Turkish aircraft.