The operation "Peace Spring" - its cause and aftermath

The operation "Peace Spring" - its cause and aftermath

Friday, December 27, 2019, 13:43 (GMT+7)
On October 9, 2019, Turkish troops cooperated with the self-proclaimed Syrian National Army in launching the "Peace Spring" on a large scale, with the participation of the air, artillery, missile and "special task" forces targeting the Kurdish-led areas in Northern Syria. With the absolute superiority in combat ability and especially their cutting-edge weapons systems and equipment, the Turkish army annihilated hundreds of Kurdish fighters in a short time, occupied many strategic cities and arterial roads in Northern Syria

Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch and international opinion

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.

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions