He alleged that the Turkish strikes, which have damaged electricity and oil facilities and bakeries, have had severe consequences for civilians and are part of a broader strategy by Turkey to force a demographic shift by pushing Kurdish residents out of the area.
Kurdish leader in Syria calling for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey
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Gen. Abdi said his forces are continuing to launch successful operations against ISIS, with one glaring exception.
U.S. Kurdish allies in Syria say they are under attack by Turkey
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