Turkey considers the YPG as a branch of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) which is considered a terrorist organization in Turkey, EU and the US.

In a statement on Saturday, Federica Mogherini stated that Turkey’s promise for launching a fresh offensive into northern Syria to battle Kurdish militants was a source of concern, adding that such unilateral moves would undermine efforts by a Western military alliance in Syria that alleges to be fighting the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group and other militants.

“The statements of a possible Turkish military operation in northeast Syria are a source of concern,” said Mogherini, adding, “We expect the Turkish authorities therefore to refrain from any unilateral action likely to undermine the efforts of the Counter-Daesh (IS) Coalition or to risk further instability in Syria.”

According to Press TV the top EU diplomat further urged Turkey to help preserve West’s efforts meant to end the IS-led militancy in Syria.

“As the fight against Daesh is entering its final stages, all parties must work towards the goal of ensuring its upcoming defeat” she said.

Mogherini’s statement came days after the United States, which leads the so-called anti-IS coalition in Syria, condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s announcement that Ankara was planning to launch an offensive against US-backed Kurdish militants of People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria.

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