Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, say they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey.

Turkish officials remain steadfast in their desire to thwart Kurdish autonomy in Syria, as Ankara masses troops on border; future US support remains unclear

A crucial dam is at risk as fighting continued in several areas of northern Syria between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed factions.

The SDF launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed SNA to reclaim areas near Syria's northern border. Clashes have intensified since Bashar al-Assad's fall. View on euronews