Syrian Villages Taken in Turkish Advance

Turkish media is reporting that the country's armed forces have captured a number of villages in north-western Syria, on the third day of an offensive to oust Kurdish fighters. The conflict involves two sets of American allies, Nato member Turkey and the Kurdish YPG militia. So should the alliance act?

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(Photo: Turkish tanks have entered northern Syria in an offensive targeting Kurdish fighters. Credit: Getty Images)