Northern al-Bab offensive

Turkish, Russian commanders control line between FSA and Syrian regime in al-Bab: Sources

Control of an emptied road that separates the Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) from the forces of the Syrian regime in the south of Syria's al-Bab has been given to Turkish and Russian commanders on either side, with the aim of avoiding any confrontation, sources told daily Hürriyet.

10 ISIL suicide bombers killed in fierce clashes during attack on Turkish base in Syria

A total of 10 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) suicide bombers were killed in fierce clashes with Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) members during an attack on a temporary base belonging to the Turkish army in northern Syria, the Turkish military has said. 

Turkish troops enter ISIL-held town al-Bab: Report

Turkish troops and allied Free Syrian Army (FSA) on Feb.11 entered the Islamic State Iraq and Levant (ISIL) -held town of Al-Bab in northern Syria, a monitor said.

"Turkish forces and allied rebels in the Euphrates Shield campaign entered the western edge of the town and took control of a number of areas," the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

47 ISIL militants 'neutralized' in northern Syria

A total of 47 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants were "neutralized" in the last 24 hours as part of the Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria, the military announced on Feb. 3.      

Turkish authorities use the word "neutralized" to refer to militants who are killed, wounded or otherwise incapacitated.      

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