DAMASCUS (MEMO) – A former U.S. military commander has admitted his country’s mistake in supporting the Kurdish militants in Syria.
Former commander of the U.S. forces Ben Hodges announced in statements to the Turkish Haberturk TV channel: “I know that these words may surprise the Turks, but we must admit our mistake.”
Hodges added: “Our support for the PKK/YPG with weapons was a big mistake and harmed our relationship with Turkey. Therefore, there is a delegation from Congress in Turkey now that is trying to restore our relationship with Turkey.”
For years, the U.S. has supported Kurdish militants from the so-called People’s Protection Units in its war against Daesh in northern Syria. Turkey has criticized this support.