Turkey refused to throw on Rakka

As reportedNews”, 19 February, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that Turkish troops would not directly participate in the release of Raqqa from ISIL (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation). It is assumed that instead of them, the formation of the Syrian opposition loyal to Ankara (including the Free Syrian Army, numbering about 7 thousand people) will be sent to assault the stronghold of ISIL. The issue is discussed with the United States, in charge of this operation.

When Turkish troops advance to Raqqa, a high probability of their collision with the Kurds, who form the basis of the “Syrian democratic forces” attacking the city, is predicted.

Throwing Turkish troops on Rakka could lead to a war with the Kurds. They will either have to move along a narrow corridor, over which the Kurds hang from the northeast, or to win Manbij from them. But the Kurdish command has already promised that it will use all available forces to prevent the Turks from seizing Manbij.

- thinks Ivan Konovalov, director of the Center for Strategic Conjuncture.

The Kurds became an important military force in the region thanks to the American support provided to them under the presidency of Barack Obama. The aggressive attitude towards them of the Turkish authorities led to the conflict between Ankara and Washington. However, the United States, trying to smooth out the discontent of Turkey, is trying not to pass on heavy weapons to the Kurds.

Comments

[Buffet]

The teeth are too small, and given the low preparation and high losses .. It’s really easier for them to come up with such excuses.

[Thirteenth]

And they’re doing it right. Why run into Luli yourself if you have a lot of Kurdish and opposition Syrian meat at hand.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: SHVEDsky_stol

The teeth are too small, and given the low preparation and high losses .. It’s really easier for them to come up with such excuses

No, not true. The article states that the operation to release Raqqa - supervise the USA. And if the USA is in the role of a chieftainer, write is gone. The main losses will be suffered by civilians and allies as a result of "erroneous" bombing and "friendly" coalition air force fire. So, everything is normal with the teeth of the Turks, they just are very “confident” in the curators. What sensible “ally” will get into hell? Here the mattresses were already fussing and the other day the last bridge over the Euphrates was plowed up. Probably in order to develop the offensive on Raqqa, it was “easier” for the Allies to force it?)))

[Teberii]

They will liberate Raqqa, or arrange a massacre with each other, show events and their development.

[cniza]

Throwing Turkish troops at Raqqa could lead to war with the Kurds.

But someone wants to play this card, it becomes difficult there, very difficult.

[bouncyhunter]

Such is human nature - even if the planet falls to pieces, there will always be someone who will try to use this as a trump card in the fight against opponents ...

[RUSOIVAN]

Can the last tanks be scrapped?

[Mountain shooter]

It has never been easy. And now everything is completely confused. Who whom and by what
Turks - after Al-Bab, they are in no hurry to receive Lyuli. It hurts. The combat training of the Turks was not up to par, and peaceful Kurdish villages would be much more convenient to bombard than in a real battle with barmales ...

[viktor.]

it’s not for them to kill the bombers, but ted on ted fights with thugs, they will burn the last cats for them.

[nivander]

but in 2011, the late V. Churkin spoke of the Arab spring with the words of the classic "... she will bring a lot of rest with herself"

[aszzz888]

Yıldırım stated that Turkish troops will not be directly involved in the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS fighters

why so? leopards are over, all burned?

[RUSIVAN]

Turkey refused to throw on Rakka
We decided to wait when Russia does it ??? Cunning ...

[Zaurbek]

The Turks, either rushing about, then themselves, then the United States invite to a ground operation ...

[Ustrushan]

The more different forces gather at Racca, the easier the IG will be. Between themselves, Kurds, Turks, Arabs still do not agree and there will be a mess. So let anyone take Rakku. Kurds fight well and deserve this honor.

[Muadipus]

And why should the Turks ruin their people if they still won’t get Raqqa. It will be enough to keep the blockade from them and not to supply the barmaley.