Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

A view of historical buildings restored at al-Bab district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 16, 2020.

Mustafa Bathiş • 23 August 2020 • update: 23 August 2020

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 16: A view of Sahinbey Nation Park at al-Bab district is seen after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 16, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey, in northern Syria. ( Mustafa Bathiş - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathiş

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 16: A view of historical buildings restored at al-Bab district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 16, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey, in northern Syria. ( Mustafa Bathiş - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathiş

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: A view of a kindergarten at Azez district is seen after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: Children studying in a school at Azez district are seen after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: Children enjoying in a park at Azez district are seen after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: Two people riding a motorbike at Azez district are seen after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: A view of ta square at Azez district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: A view of the Ottoman Nation Park at Azez district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: A girl reading abook is seen at Azez district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 15: Children play around a monument of solidarity between Turkey and Syria at Azez district after 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in Aleppo, Syria on August 15, 2020. The work in the field of education, health and services for the normalization of the area and the return of civilians to their homes continue with support of Turkey in Azez district of Aleppo. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )Bekir Kasım

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 23: Syrian Interim Government President Abdurrahman Mustafa makes a speech during the military ceremony held at al-Bab district as 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 23, 2020. ( Mustafa Bathis - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathis

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 23: Seyf Abu Bakr (R), one of the commanders of the Syrian National Army makes a speech during the military ceremony held at al-Bab district as 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 23, 2020. ( Mustafa Bathis - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathis

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 23: The military ceremony is held at al-Bab district as 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 23, 2020. ( Mustafa Bathis - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathis

Euphrates Shield's 4th anniversary

ALEPPO, SYRIA - AUGUST 23: Seyf Abu Bakr (R), one of the commanders of the Syrian National Army greets soldiers as he attends the military ceremony held at al-Bab district as 4 years have passed since the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Syrian National Army, launched Operation Euphrates against Daesh/ISIS, in northern Syria on August 23, 2020. ( Mustafa Bathis - Anadolu Agency )Mustafa Bathis