IS conflict: Turkey sends more tanks into Syria

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Image caption The latest Turkish incursion into northern Syria opens a new front against IS

Turkey has sent more tanks into northern Syria, in an operation against so-called Islamic State (IS), 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.

The tanks were backed by artillery, which fired on IS positions in the area, Turkish media said.

The reports said about 20 tanks, five armoured personnel carriers and other armoured vehicles were involved in the assault.

The incursion took place about 55km (34 miles) south-west of Jarablus, where Turkey last week launched its first major incursion into Syria since the conflict started.

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Image caption Syrian people were seen fleeing, as tanks advanced in the background

The latest incursion comes three days after Turkey hit out at the United States over criticism of its role in the Syrian conflict.

Turkish forces have targeted IS inside Syria, but have also attacked Kurdish fighters in the same region.

The pursuit of Kurdish forces, whom Turkey considers terrorists, has led to criticism by Washington.

Ankara says the Kurdish militia fighters in Syria have links with the Kurdistan Workers" Party (PKK), which is banned in Turkey and fighting Turkish forces in the south-east of the country.

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