IS conflict: Turkey sends more tanks into Syria
3rd September 2016
Turkey has sent more tanks into northern Syria, in an operation against the Islamic State (IS) group, Turkish media reports say.
The tanks crossed the border near the Turkish town of Kilis and journalists later heard firing and saw plumes of smoke rising on Syrian territory.
Civilians were seen fleeing as the Turkish military advanced.
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey said they had recaptured at least eight villages from IS in the area.
The tanks' advance was supported by artillery, targeting IS positions, Turkish media said.
The reports said about 20 tanks, five armoured personnel carriers and other...