Germany on Monday urged a “proportional” response in compliance with international law after Turkey carried out air strikes against bases of outlawed Kurdish militants across northern Syria and Iraq.

“Civilians at all times must be protected,” foreign ministry spokesman Christofer Burger told a government briefing, describing as “extremely worrying” reports of civilian victims in the Turkish air raids.

“We call on Turkey to react proportionally and to respect international law,” he added.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency