Warning PYD, Ankara says any violation against Turkey will be reciprocated

In strongly-worded remarks, Turkey's Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlio?lu has recommended Syria's Democratic Union Party (PYD) watch their step, making clear that any move aimed at Turkey would not remain unreciprocated.

"I call on [PYD leader] Salih Muslim to [use] good sense and to pull himself together. It would not be good for him if he doubts Turkey's will and determination. Turkey has been fighting against terror and nobody should attempt to test its determination in this fight against terror," Sinirlio?lu said on Oct. 15 in response to reported remarks by Muslim.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu lashed out at both the United States and Russia for supplying weapons and support to the People's Protection Units (YPG), the military wing of PYD, in its bid to fight extremist jihadists, raising concerns that the arms could be used against Turkey by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), an affiliate of the PYD.

"At the moment, nobody can assure us that these weapons delivered to the PYD will not go to the PKK. If we find out that these weapons are taken into northern Iraq and used there, we will destroy them wherever they are," Davuto?lu said on Oct. 12.

In remarks reported by Arbil-based BasNews agency on Oct. 14, Muslim said that Syrian Kurds won't attack Turkey but they will strongly meet any Turkish assaults.

"The message that we have given to the PYD is clear. If they resort to any move directed at Turkey, the required penalty will be given without hesitation," Sinirlio?lu said a joint press conference with Saudi Arabia's Al-Jubeir following their meeting.

In Washington, following Davuto?lu's warning, U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby said the United States will continue...