I disagree. Keeping your opponent in the 'fog of war' is a legitimate, reasonable military aim. In the olden days, radio/TV transmissions and newspaper publication was severely restricted during military operations. Today, those are largely irrelevant as news is spread on social media, so this block is the modern-era equivalent.
Note how my argument does not depend on whether we're talking about a good war, bad war, just war, evil war, etc.
That seems like a convenient justification and minor strategic benefit rather than the real issue. This is about PR / image management and controlling the narrative. An outraged domestic and international community can limit your options (look at Hong Kong).
Erdogan got a green light from Trump, who publicly accused the Kurds of not helping with Normandy landings and taking the USA's money (he never mentioned ISIS). The American government supports you, who needs PR?
