Turkish forces and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) opposition group have captured the city centre of Afrin in Syria, which was previously controlled by Kurdish fighters.
Turkey - together with the FSA - in January launched a military operation into Afrin in the northwest of Syria to vanquish the US-backed Kurdish People's Protection (YPG) fighters near its border.
Afrin has been a major hideout for the PYD/PKK since July 2012 when the Assad regime in Syria left the city to the terror group without a fight.
After purging all terrotists from the area, Turkey would start moving to Manbij. Unlike Afrin, US claims not to evacuate the city. Turkey's determination would be tested. Russia would be closely watching the developments.
Capturing Afrin empowers the Turkish negotiations in Washington to end the crisis.
