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Kurds turn to Syrian army for protection amid Turkish incursion

In a major shift in alliance, Kurdish militants have turned to Syria to protect them from Turkey’s military offensive.

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In a major shift in alliance, Kurdish militants have turned to Syria to protect them against Turkey’s military offensive. 

The news of the arrival of Syrian army troops prompted celebrations in Syria’s border towns such as Hasakah, Tel Tamer and Tabqah. Turkey began a military operation against Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria last week.