The Pentagon claimed that the United States had nothing to do with the downed PKK/YPG helicopters

The debate over the crash of helicopters carrying members of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization, under the name of SDG, which has US support in Syria, continues in northern Iraq.

Pentagon spokesman Ryder told the AA correspondent’s daily press briefing: “Your partner (PKK/YPG) SDG made a statement announcing that two helicopters carrying its members crashed in northern Iraq. The statement states that they are on an educational exchange mission. What was the role of the US military in this so-called training exchange mission in northern Iraq? Were funds provided by the United States used here?” he gave the following answer to the question:

“The United States has nothing to do or is not involved in the flight of the SDF helicopter. You know, the SDF is a force in its own right and we are partnering with them in operations against ISIS. But again, I assert that the US or the coalition has no involvement in this helicopter incident, and we have no information on the execution of this task before.

“WE PROVIDE EDUCATION IN MANY STRENGTHS”

The AA correspondent then said: “You say we have no information or involvement, but the United States trains and equips this force. How sure are you that the capabilities and funds provided by the US will not be used against your NATO partner Turkey in the future? he posed the question.

The US general, who could not guarantee that the PKK/YPG, which uses the name SDG, would not use the weapons and funds it received from the US for Turkey, said they partnered with the organization to defeat ISIS.

“We train a large number of forces around the world that run their own operations,” Ryder said. In this case, I repeat, we have no involvement or participation. I’m not sure how else you want me to phrase it.” said.

Brigadier General Ryder said: “Let the SDF speak for itself on this matter.” he gave the answer.

Asked by another journalist if the US, which monitors the region, is aware of the flights of these helicopters, in addition to their involvement in the incident, the spokesperson said: “Let’s put everything in perspective, we are seeing a lot of activity in the world. . I won’t get into whether we are monitoring the operations of others outside of the United States and the coalition.” saying.

Ryder said: “I say the United States is not involved. I choose my words carefully there.” he used the phrase. (AA)