Turkish Army beefs up missile protection for Syria ops
The Turkish Army is bolstering the number of upgraded M60T ‘Fırat’ tanks – equipped with new anti-tank missile protection systems and remote weapon stations – taking part in operations in northern Syria.
On 13 February, photos appeared online showing the new M60T tanks in Turkey’s Hatay province, close to the Syrian border. It was reported they were being transported to support the army’s ongoing ‘Operation Olive Branch’ mission around Afrin, where the army continues to fight Kurdish militants of the YPG.
Video posted online by Turkey’s Anodulu News Agency on 17 February also showed several more upgraded M60T tanks on
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