Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased tensions in the region
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant civilian casualties
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Syrian_Democratic_Forces
gptkb:Turkey |
| gptkbp:date |
January 20, 2018
|
| gptkbp:duration |
58 days
|
| gptkbp:election_result |
increased Turkish influence in northern Syria
strengthening of Turkish-backed groups |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Operation_Peace_Spring
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Afrin
|
| gptkbp:impact |
displacement of civilians
|
| gptkbp:international_response |
condemnation of Turkish actions
|
| gptkbp:involved_countries |
gptkb:Iran
gptkb:Russia gptkb:Syria gptkb:Turkey gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Free_Syrian_Army
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
capture of Afrin city
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Free_Syrian_Army_leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan international diplomats Kurdish political leaders YPG commander Sipan Hemo |
| gptkbp:legacy |
long-term regional instability
influence on future military operations ongoing conflict in Syria impact on Kurdish-Turkish relations shaping of Syrian opposition dynamics |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Afrin,_Syria
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
siege warfare
combined arms operations encirclement |
| gptkbp:narrative |
highlighted civilian suffering
depicted as a fight against terrorism emphasized geopolitical stakes portrayed as a humanitarian crisis |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Operation_Euphrates_Shield
|
| gptkbp:result |
Turkish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
regional power dynamics
geopolitical implications impact on Kurdish autonomy part of Turkey's broader military strategy |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
control of Afrin region
|
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:airstrikes
ground assault artillery bombardment |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Syrian_Democratic_Forces
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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