India slams Turkey for its 'unilateral military offensive' in northeast Syria

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Oct 10 2019 | 4:05 PM IST

India on Thursday said it was "deeply concerned" over the "unilateral military offensive" by Turkey in northeastern Syria and asserted that the action can undermine stability in the region as well as the fight against terrorism.

On Wednesday, Turkish jets and artillery targeted Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria, forcing thousands of civilians to flee their homes.

Reacting to the development, Ministry of External Affairs said: "We are deeply concerned at the unilateral military offensive by Turkey in northeast Syria."

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First Published: Oct 10 2019 | 4:05 PM IST