Turkish and U.S. soldiers have started independent patrols in northern Syria along the line separating Turkish-controlled areas from the town of Manbij where Ankara says Kurdish militia fighters are based, Turkey’s military said on Monday.
Earlier this month Turkey and the United States endorsed a tentative deal to overcome months of dispute over the town.
Ankara has been infuriated by U.S. support for the Kurdish YPG militia – which it views as a terrorist organization – and has threatened to target Manbij because of the presence of Kurdish fighters there, alongside U.S. troops.
Don’t miss:
The Emergency Election Sale is now live! Get 30% to 60% off our most popular products today!