Turkey's first air strike on Syria's Kurdish region in 17 months

- In October 2019, Turkey launched a unilateral military operation in northeastern Syria

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Turkey has launched an air strike on Syria's Kurdish region for the first time in 17 months, according to an NGO. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Turkish fighter jet attacked a Syrian Democratic Forces base in the rural village of Saida. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police station.

Earlier, in October 2019, Turkey launched a unilateral military operation in northeastern Syria. Turkish warplanes and artillery targeted Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

India reacted strongly to the incident. "We are concerned about Turkey's unilateral military action in northeastern Syria," an Indian foreign ministry spokesman said. Turkey's actions could undermine regional stability and the fight against terrorism. "

The then US President Donald Trump also announced new sanctions against Turkish officials in protest of Turkey's military action in northeastern Syria. "If Turkey continues on the path of destruction, we are ready to destroy its economy quickly," Trump said. At the same time, the US cut off talks on a 100 100 billion trade deal by raising tariffs on steel.