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Drone Strikes in Rojava
Oct 24, 2023
James is joined by Robert, Shereen, and Gare to discuss drone strikes in North and East Syria. They explore the impact on Rojava's infrastructure and security, the emotional toll of watching drone strikes, and the recent increase in violence in the Middle East.
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- The drone strikes in Northeast Syria have caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, leading to power and water outages affecting millions of people.
- The lack of support from the US in defending against the Turkish drone attacks raises questions about their commitment to protecting the region and their coalition allies.
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Turkish drone bombing campaign in Northeast Syria
The Turkish state has launched a massive drone bombing campaign in Northeast Syria, specifically targeting civilian infrastructure such as electricity substations, water facilities, cooking gas plants, and oil structures. This campaign has resulted in the loss of lives, including civilians and internal security forces. The drone strikes have caused widespread power and water outages, affecting around 2 million people. The attacks have also increased the fear and danger faced by the local population, as well as enabling non-state armed groups to gain funding and create insecurity in the region.
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