08.01.2026 12:21
The Syrian army will begin precision strike operations against the terrorist organization SDF positions starting from 1:30 PM. In a statement regarding the matter, the Ministry of National Defense said, "The Syrian government has launched a counter-terrorism operation. Turkey will provide support if Syria requests assistance."
The Syrian army announced that it will begin targeted operations against SDF positions in the neighborhoods of Ashrafiyeh, Sheikh Maqsoud, and Bani Zayd in Aleppo starting from 1:30 PM. A curfew has been declared in these neighborhoods.
In a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, it was stated, "Our country supports the fight against terrorist organizations based on the principle of 'One State, One Army' in line with the unity and territorial integrity of Syria. In this context, if Syria requests assistance, Turkey will provide the necessary support."
"THE OPERATION IS COMPLETELY CARRIED OUT BY THE SYRIAN ARMY"
The statement from the Ministry of National Defense regarding the operation initiated by the Syrian army in Aleppo also included the following expressions:
"Following the deaths of 4 people and injuries to 18 others as a result of the terrorist organization's targeting of civilians and security forces, the Syrian government has launched a counter-terrorism operation in Aleppo to ensure public order and the safety of its citizens. This operation is being carried out entirely by the Syrian Army. The security of Syria is our security. Turkey is closely monitoring the developments in Syria. Our country supports the fight against terrorist organizations based on the principle of 'One State, One Army' in line with the unity and territorial integrity of Syria. In this context, if Syria requests assistance, Turkey will provide the necessary support."
THE LENGTH OF TUNNELS DESTROYED IN SYRIA OPERATION AREAS REACHED 743 KILOMETERS
On the other hand, according to the statement from the ministry; within the scope of the duties and activities carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces to establish permanent security since January 1, land search and scanning operations; cave, shelter, and bunker detection and destruction of mines and improvised explosive devices have continued at the borders and beyond. The length of tunnels destroyed in the Syria Operation Areas has reached 743 kilometers, including a 2-kilometer tunnel destroyed in Manbij (Tel Rifat: 302 / Manbij 441). Thus, all identified tunnels in Tel Rifat and 91% in Manbij have been destroyed.
BORDER SECURITY
The ministry's statement indicated that border security activities are ongoing without interruption. Accordingly, within the scope of border security activities, since the beginning of the year, 108 individuals attempting to cross the borders illegally, including 1 member of a terrorist organization, have been captured. 853 individuals were prevented from crossing the border. In the search and scanning activities conducted along the Van border line, 51 kilograms (50,930 grams) of narcotic substances were seized.