A group of forces centering on the “People Defense Corps” (YPG), an armed organization of minority Kurds who are attacked by the Turkish army, over the transboundary military operations that continue in the northeastern part of Syria Requested support. YPG, which controls the northeastern part of Syria, has been in tension with the Assad administration since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, but was forced to change its policy by being abandoned by the US, which was a military “backer”.
The Assad administration has already advanced land units toward the YPG-controlled region in northeastern Syria, and it is inevitable that the fire will expand if it collides with the Turkish army. The Assad administration receives military support from Russia and Iran, and Turkey may set out to avoid accidental clashes with Russia and Iran. YPG's policy shift is likely to shake the composition of the Syrian Civil War.
The Kurdish forces centering on YPG dominate about 30% of the country, especially in the northeastern part of Syria. It is the second power behind the Assad administration, which controls about 60% of the city, such as the capital city of Damascus and the commercial city of Aleppo. During the civil war, both sides had rarely had intense battles, but tensions continued. Why did YPG ask the Assad administration for help this time?
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