The Turkish military began a heavy reinforcement of its military and paramilitary units on its eastern border with Iraq over the weekend, doubling the usual contingent of some 10,000 troops. Three infantry brigades, with logistics and support units, were moved into the border region from the southern bases near Adana and Galiantep, concentrating around Silopi. All the reinforcing units have experience operating in Northern Iraq.
Humm, watching out for Iraqi Kurds running away from the upcoming war, or maybe a more active role? If any armor moves in we'll know for sure. |