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THREAD on possible lines of departure for the #Turkish operation:
1- The #TurkishArmy’s 20th Armored Brigade, as the principle maneuver unit, is likely to spearhead the push into northeast #Syria.
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2- As #Ankara recently stepped up its efforts for a cross-border campaign, the 20th Armored has sent detachments to possible lines of departure (where an offensive unit transitions from movement to maneuver) in #Akçakale, located in the vicinity of #TelAbyad.
3- The concentration of forces suggests that Tel Abyad would make the primary line of contact, though, Turkish military planners can open-up many other jump-off points along the border at anytime.
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MILITARY ALERT THREAD:
- Limited #Turkish incursion into NE #Syria on the table, imminent.
- Concentration of forces suggest mechanized formations (heavy armor, tactical armor and elite infantry) supported by land-based fire-support elements (Firtina 155mm howitzers predominantly and other elements)
- #Turk|ish 20th Armored Brigade to spearhead the offensive, should it it starts (a political bargain for now)

- #Akcakale is the jump-off point, #TalAbyad remains the First Breakthrough area...
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