Turkey Launches Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq

Turkey has intensified its military operations in North and East Syria, targeting key infrastructure including power and gas stations, following a terror attack in Ankara that resulted in fatalities. Reports indicate that Turkish airstrikes have significantly damaged electricity facilities and left thousands of civilians without power, affecting over 2,230 villages. The attacks have also resulted in civilian casualties, with recent bombings in Qamishlo and Tal Rifaat leading to multiple deaths and injuries among non-combatants. While Turkey claims its operations target the PKK and affiliated Syrian Kurdish militias, the strikes have indiscriminately impacted civilian infrastructure, with the Syrian Democratic Forces reporting high civilian casualties. The Turkish defense minister stated that the airstrikes destroyed numerous alleged PKK targets, but the humanitarian toll continues to rise, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.