Turkey has joined air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition during the operation to retake Mosul from ISIS/ISIL, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said on Oct. 18.
“Our Air Forces have also participated in air interventions in Mosul,” Yıldırım said.
He added that Turkey would do "everything necessary" against all kinds of threats and did not need permission from others.
Yıldırım also stressed that Ankara would respond if developments in Mosul lead to negative consequences against Turkey.
[hurriyetdailynews.com]
18/10/16
“Our Air Forces have also participated in air interventions in Mosul,” Yıldırım said.
He added that Turkey would do "everything necessary" against all kinds of threats and did not need permission from others.
Yıldırım also stressed that Ankara would respond if developments in Mosul lead to negative consequences against Turkey.
[hurriyetdailynews.com]
18/10/16
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Turkish air force involved in airstrikes in Iraq’s Mosul – PM...
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