Turkey To Launch Ground Operation In Syria, Says Erdogan

Erdogan spoke after a strike from Syrian territory killed at least three people, including a child, in a border Turkish town.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said that Turkey could launch a ground operation in Syria, following deadly strikes by Ankara and Kurdish militants in northern Syria.

"There is no question that this operation be limited to only an aerial operation," Erdogan told reporters as he returned to Turkey from Qatar.

"Competent authorities, our defence ministry and chief of staff will together decide the level of force that should be used by our ground forces," Erdogan said.

"We have already warned that we will make those who violate our territory pay," he said.