Operation Euphrates Shield order of battle

This is the order of battle for 2016-2017 Turkish cross-border military offensive, codenamed "Operation Euphrates Shield" by Turkey.

Turkey and allied forces

ISIL

Syrian Democratic Forces and allied forces

Syrian Government and allied forces

Notes

^ a: Only against ISIL
^ b: Part of the Syrian Turkmen Brigades as well

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