Turkish jets hit civilian homes in Syria: Kurdish-backed group

Turkish air raids have struck civilian homes in a village south of Jarablus in northern Syria, a Kurdish-backed group says.

The Jarablus Military Council group, which is part of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said in a statement on Saturday that the airstrikes on Amarna village had caused civilian casualties, and described the attack as “a dangerous escalation that threatens the fate of the region.”

The group said the air raids also hit its positions in the village, some 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of Jarablus that was seized by Turkey-backed Syrian terrorists earlier this week.

The statement described Turkey’s actions as provocative, stressing, “We confirm our ability to defend ourselves.”

The council added that its forces had not approached the border strip to avoid clashes with Turkish forces, adding that "if they do not attack our forces, then we will keep the border strip secure.”

The airstrikes came after Turkish artillery shelled the SDF positions the day before, according to the council.

The so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed the airstrikes. There was no immediate comment from Turkish officials.

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