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Turkey says “extensive” fight against ISIS to start soon

Turkey says “extensive” fight against ISIS to start soon

Written by Suzan Fraser ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. drones and aircraft have begun arriving at a Turkish air base close to the border with Syria, and an "extensive" fight against Islamic State militants will soon begin, Turkey's foreign minister said Wednesday. Syria's foreign minister said, meanwhile, that Damascus would support efforts against IS, as long as the fight is in coordination with the Syrian government.

Written by Suzan Fraser ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. drones and aircraft have begun arriving at a Turkish air base close to the border with Syria, and an "extensive" fight against Islamic State militants will soon begin, Turkey's foreign minister said Wednesday. Syria's foreign minister said, meanwhile, that Damascus would support efforts against IS, as long as the fight is in coordination with the Syrian government.…