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Smoke rises from a structure shown off in the distance.

Turkish military action opens new chapter in Syrian war

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Smoke rises from the Syrian side of the border as it is pictured from the Turkish town of Akcakale, Oct. 9, 2019.

Demiroren News Agency via Reuters

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Smoke rises from the Syrian side of the border.
Civilians flee Syrian border towns as Turkish warplanes, artillery begin offensive
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