ISTANBUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Turkey aims to create 30 kilometre (19 miles) "safe zone" as part of its operation in northern Syria's Afrin province, broadcaster HaberTurk said on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

So far, there were no wounded soldiers on in the opreration, HaberTurk cited Yildirim as saying. Separately, the Turkish military confirmed the start of a ground operation in the region. (Reporting by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by David Dolan)