Turkey Military Operations Underway In Northern Syria

The transcript discusses Turkey's launch of Operation Peace Spring, aimed at creating a safe zone along the Turkey-Syria border and facilitating the return of Syrian refugees. Turkey views Kurdish forces as terrorists, prompting this military action. The operation follows the US decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria, leaving Kurdish allies vulnerable. President Trump's decision faced criticism, and he warned Turkey of economic consequences for inhumane actions. The Syrian government condemned Turkey's actions, citing expansionist ambitions.

What is the primary goal of Operation Peace Spring as announced by Turkish President Erdogan?

• To prevent the creation of a terror corridor and establish a safe zone

• To annex parts of northern Syria

• To create a terror corridor along the southern border

• To establish a new government in Syria

What significant action did the U.S. take just before Turkey launched its military operation?

• Increased military presence in northern Syria

• Withdrew forces from posts in northern Syria

• Signed a peace treaty with Turkey

• Imposed economic sanctions on Turkey

How did President Trump respond to Turkey's military operation?

• He supported Turkey's actions

• He threatened to impose economic sanctions on Turkey

• He sent additional troops to Syria

• He remained neutral

What was the reaction of the Syrian foreign expatriates ministry to Turkey's actions?

• They supported Turkey's actions

• They remained neutral

• They criticized Turkey's actions as expansionist

• They called for international intervention

What does the Syrian foreign expatriates ministry claim about Turkey's ambitions?

• They are aligned with international law

• They are focused on humanitarian aid

• They are expansionist and unjustifiable

• They are aimed at peacekeeping