Turkish troops

33 Turkish troops killed in Idlib airstrike

At least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian "regime forces" in the war-torn country`s Idlib region, a senior Turkish official has said.

Feb 28, 2020, 14:03 PM IST

Turkish troops enter Syria in operation against Kurdish militia

Turkey on Saturday launched operation "Olive Branch" seeking to oust from the Afrin region of northern Syria the Peoples` Protection Units (YPG) which Ankara considers a terror group.

Jan 21, 2018, 16:59 PM IST

Turkey PM Binali Yildirim warns Cyprus on 'untimely and dangerous' energy moves

Ankara has said it will take measures against Cyprus for engaging in gas and oil exploration around the divided island, arguing it has no jurisdiction to explore for hydrocarbons.

Jul 20, 2017, 15:46 PM IST

Chinese, Turkish troops to join Pakistan Day parade

Contingents of Chinese and Turkish armies are to participate in the Pakistan Day parade for the first time, the army said on Monday.

Mar 13, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

Turkey says its troops to stay in Iraq until Islamic State cleared from Mosul

Turkish troops will remain at a military camp in northern Iraq until Islamic State is driven out of the nearby city of Mosul, Turkey`s deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, signalling no respite in a row with Baghdad over the deployment.

Oct 12, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Turkey extends mandate for troops in Iraq, Syria

It allows military action in Turkey's two southern neighbours against Islamic State jihadists and other groups deemed by Ankara to be terror organisations.

Oct 01, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Turkish troops to stay until Syrian army regains control

Turkish troops will continue their military operation in Syria until the opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) regains control of Jarabulus town, Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik said on Thursday.

Aug 25, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Turkish soldiers repel attempted Islamic State attack in northern Iraq

The sources said that local sources had told them 17 Islamic State militants were killed as the attack on the Bashiqa camp in Nineveh province was repelled.

Jan 08, 2016, 15:10 PM IST