US says it reduced patrols with PKK/YPG in Syria after Türkiye’s anti-terror strikes
WASHINGTON (AA) – The US Department of Defense said Tuesday it has reduced its patrols with PKK/YPG in the wake of Türkiye’s airstrikes against the group.
Speaking at a press conference, Pentagon spokesman Brigadier Gen. Patrick Ryder said the US recognizes Türkiye’s security concerns but remains “deeply concerned” about the airstrikes in northern Syria.
Ryder said the ISIS mission “right now” continues, adding: “We have reduced the number of partner patrols” with the group.
The spokesman also voiced concern about a potential ground operation by Türkiye and said it “would severely jeopardize the hard-fought gains” against the ISIS.
He called for restraint and said the US maintains regular communication with Ankara.
Recently, Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword in northern Iraq and Syria, a cross-border aerial campaign against PKK/YPG.
After the air operation was launched on Nov. 20, Erdogan also signaled a ground operation in northern Iraq and northern Syria.
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