Turkish army finds new PKK/PYD munition depot in Afrin

By Ali Kemal Akan

ANKARA (AA) - The Turkish army has found a new ammunition depot used by PKK/PYD terror group during the ongoing Operation Olive Branch in Syria’s Afrin region, the military said Wednesday.

In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said Turkish Armed Forces units have been making efforts to search and destroy improvised explosives and mines planted by the terrorists.

As part of its efforts, the army found a new ammunition depot in the region.

Turkish military shared photos of the depot and ammunition on social media.

The army was also continuing to support aid efforts carried out by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and Turkish Red Crescent also known as “Kizilay” in the region.

Thanks to the support of Turkish soldiers, the military statement said, AFAD has distributed aid among 6,000 people in 52 residential areas in Afrin over the past week.

Turkey on Jan. 20 launched Operation Olive Branch to remove YPG/PKK and Daesh terrorists from northwest of Afrin. On March 18, Turkish troops and Free Syrian Army members liberated the town of Afrin, on the 58th day of the operation.