National Defence Journal

Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 16:47 (GMT+7)

Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch and international opinion

Monday, April 30, 2018, 22:42 (GMT+7)
Turkey launched a military operation coded “Olive Branch” – a symbol of peace - on 20th January 2018. To conduct this operation, Ankara mobilized a powerful force , including 72 F-16 fighter jets, over 6,000 troops of the 1st Commando Brigade, under the 2nd Army , between 10,000-15,000 combatants of the Free Syrian Army, many tanks, artilleries and technical equipment.

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Highlights

The entire Army is determined to successfully carry out the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term

Under all conditions and circumstances, the entire armed forces must deeply internalise the spirit of proactiveness, determination, and resolute action, ensuring that there is no passivity or surprise in any situation, so that the election is conducted successfully and truly becomes a “great festival of the entire people.”