According to Erdogan, the operation "will eliminate the terrorist threat against Turkey."
He noted that thanks to the operation in Syria, a “security zone” will be created where Syrian refugees will return.
"Operation Source of Peace is aimed at protecting the territorial integrity of Syria and will save the people of Syria from the grip of terrorism," Erdogan quotes Anadolu.
Earlier, Erdogan announced the start of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces in Syria.