ANKARA (Sputnik) – The statement says Karkamis and its vicinity have been declared a "special security zone" by the Gaziantep governor’s administration after Turkish special forces backed by US-led coalition aircraft launched the "Euphrates Shield" campaign on Jarabulus. Despite Ankara’s stated aim to clear the cross-border town of Daesh jihadists, Syrian Kurds and Damascus accuse Turkey of violating the country’s territorial integrity.
"In this regard, it is very important for members of the media not to breach the designated area because of threats from Daesh and for security purposes. The esteemed members of the press must adhere to the specified clause," the statement reads.
Free Syrian Army fighters supported by Ankara reached the town on western bank of the Euphrates by mid-Wednesday, over 12 hours after the campaign was launched.
