"I would like to highlight Turkey's operation in the Syrian territory, the Olive Branch as Ankara calls it. We continue to monitor the developments in northern Syria, which are a matter of grave concern," Zakharova told a briefing.
The spokeswoman called for restraint of all sides involved, noting that several hundred people had died in the course of the military operation.
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The Turkish General Staff announced the start of Operation Olive Branch in Syrian Afrin on January 20. The stated aim of the operation was to destroy forces that they call “terrorists,” including Syrian militant factions.
So far, Turkey has reported the killing of 712 militants, and the destruction of more than 400 militants facilities.