According to Turkish minister of EU affairs Omer Celik “We do not accept in any circumstances a 'compromise or a ceasefire reached between Turkey and Kurdish elements”. The statement revealed after the US statement, which pronounced the agreement on a ceasefire between the Turkish-backed rebels and Kurdish forces – SDF, near Jarablus area. According to US sources, US received assurance that all anti-ISIL fighters in the region reached a deal on the ceasefire. Colonel of US Central Command told: “It is a loose agreement for at least the next couple of days and we are hoping that will solidify".

Last week Turkey launched and operation in Northern Syria under the code name “Euphrates Shield”. After the Turkish-backed rebels liberated Jarablus from IS fighters,started clashes between SDF forces, who advanced from the south and with Turkish-backed rebels. After the statements that Kurdish formations should withdraw their presence from the west bank of Euphrates, clashes escalated. 

Turkey considers the YPG forces as a branch of the PKK, who are recognized as a terrorist group in Turkey.

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