The Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) decision to dissolve and fully integrate with the Syrian national army is one of the major “geopolitical shifts” in the region, Turkish security sources have said, hoping this will positively contribute to Ankara’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative.

The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has announced the group's official dissolution.

The YPG/PKK-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced its dissolution as an armed group Tuesday after its forces were integrated into the Syrian...