The #SDF had denied Turkish reports that the border town of #Reyhanlı was shelled by #YPG, stating two days ago: "We have nothing to do in shelling [of Reyhanlı] civilian settlements. We never target the territory outside of our borders."
#Afrin fact thread of before Turkey's 'Operation Olive Branch'
This is Afrin on July 2017, the biggest pro-#SDF rally which was carried out against #Turkish assaults on the canton. Arab tribal leaders also joined.
On the other hand, the Yazidi Union in the #Afrin Canton had declared their 'endless' support for the Northern Syria Federation Project. #Yazidis inhabit 21 villages in the area of Turkey's operation led with the FSA. @YazdaOrg raised risks of ethnic cleansing and persecution.
#SDF once again denied reports that rocket shells were fired into the Turkish border town of Kilis by #YPG: "We will never target civilians, Turkey is carrying out these attacks to legitimize their attacks."
While #YPG sources deny allegations that rocket shells were fired into #Kilis, #SDF statement cites the leaked 2014 voice recording of Turkish spy chief Hakan Fidan: "I'll send four men, if that's what it takes. I'll make up a cause of war by ordering a missile attack on Turkey."
Spiegel: #Germany halts supplying #Turkey with German-built Leopard tanks which are being used in the Turkish attacks against #Afrin.
Turkish media: #British PM May, #Turkish president Erdogan spoke over phone call discussing Turkey's #Afrin operation, both agree to be in close contact in efforts to find a solution to the Syrian crisis.
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