At least 24 civilians and 42 soldiers killed, more than 70,000 displaced in offensive, facilitated by US withdrawal, that draws sharp international criticism

Erdogan spokesman calls PM's rebuke of offensive 'empty words of a disgraced politician,' claims Kurds are under Turkish protection

Turkish president says he will allow millions of refugees to head to Europe if bloc censures Ankara over military offensive against Kurdish forces

Concern of regional destabilization mounts after Ankara launches ground offensive on Kurdish forces following US troop withdrawal from area

Intensive bombardment of Kurdish positions by jets and artillery paves way for offensive; assault comes after Trump on Sunday announced military pullback from the border

EU chief says political solution is only way to end the Syrian conflict; NATO calls for Turkey to avoid actions that may further destabilize the region

As his warplanes attack targets near border, Erdogan says they're eradicating 'threat of terror'; Kurdish spokesman says civilian areas hit, causing 'huge panic'

Suffering backlash from GOP after enabling attack on US allies, president has warned he'll destroy Ankara's economy if it goes too far

Tehran calls for 'respect for Syria's territorial integrity' as Erdogan plans assault on Kurdish forces

Turkish leader says 'impossible' to sever all energy ties with Tehran over reimposed American sanctions