Türkiye marks 10 years since Operation Euphrates Shield

Türkiye is marking the 10th anniversary of Operation Euphrates Shield, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the National Defense Ministry honoring the Turkish soldiers who lost their lives and the veterans who served during the cross-border campaign against Daesh in northern Syria.

Erdogan honors fallen soldiers and veterans

In a message shared on Türkiye’s NSosyal platform, Erdogan commemorated those killed during the operation and praised the Turkish Armed Forces for demonstrating their capability against terrorism.

Erdogan said the campaign had sent a clear message that Türkiye would not accept terrorism, armed conflict or instability taking root in the region. He remembered the fallen “with mercy” and expressed gratitude to veterans for their service.

Defense Ministry highlights campaign against Daesh

The National Defense Ministry also issued a statement marking the anniversary, describing Operation Euphrates Shield as a major military action against terrorist organizations operating in Syria, particularly Daesh.

The ministry paid tribute to the Turkish Armed Forces and prayed for the fallen soldiers while extending its wishes for long and healthy lives to veterans. The statement emphasized the operation’s role in confronting terrorist threats along Türkiye’s southern border.

A cross-border operation in northern Syria

Operation Euphrates Shield was Türkiye’s major cross-border military campaign in northern Syria and was aimed at removing Daesh from areas close to the Turkish border. The anniversary has once again brought attention to Türkiye’s military efforts against terrorism and its security concerns linked to instability in neighboring Syria.