TSK has said that the “Euphrates Shield Operation” was based upon the rights of Turkey which originated from international law and the rights to self-defence provided by article 51 of the United Nations (UN) Charter and was being carried out within the scope of the decisions taken by the UN regarding the fight against ISIS.
“Bu kapsamda harekâtın 7. gününde, dün saat 16:30'dan şu ana kadar Cerablus ve civarındaki bölgede teröristlere ait olduğu belirlenen ve yerleri tespit edilen hedefler (21 hedef) Fırtına obüsleriyle 108 atım yapılarak tam isabetle vurulmuştur.”