hosting president erdogan of turkey at the white house in the coming week, and turkey's defense ministry says the assault so far has killed almost 480 terrorists which is how turkey has long described the kurds in the region. the syrian soeber to for human rights reports that at least 52 civilians have been killed and between 800 and 1,000 isis supporters escaped from a holding camp following turkish shelling. and reports indicate that isis cap tives may have also escaped a separate prison. president trump shared his thoughts on the situation yesterday, writing on twitter, quote, the u.s. has the worst of the isis prisoners, turkey and the kurds must not let them escape. europe should have taken them back after numerous requests. they should do it. now. they will never come to or be allowed in the united states. joining us now, live from iraq, nbc news foreign correspondent matt bradley. good to have you back with us. what is the situation currently like on the ground and what more can you tell us about the new