'Peace Spring' puts further stress on Syria

The situation in Syria risks being plunged into a new round of chaos and conflict that may cause a humanitarian crisis after Turkey launched a broad assault against Kurdish fighters in the north of the country on Wednesday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has justified the massive military action as a move necessary to eliminate what he called "the threat of terror" against Turkey.

"Our mission is to prevent the creation of a terror corridor across our southern border, and to bring peace to the area," he said in a tweet while announcing "Operation Peace Spring".