Turkish Forces Have Launched An Offensive Into Idlib Province, Syria



Asharq Al Awsat: Erdogan Launches Idlib Offensive, Rebel Factions Prepare to Fight Nusra Front

Ankara, Beirut – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a “major military operation” in Syria’s northwestern province Idlib.

The offensive is led by rebel factions belonging to the Free Syrian Army but with the support of Turkish forces and Russian air support to fight off Tahrir al-Sham factions, among which is al-Nusra Front.

“There’s a serious operation in Syria’s Idlib today and it will continue,” Erdogan said in a speech to his AK Party on Saturday, adding that Turkey would not allow a “terror corridor” on its border with Syria.

“For now the Free Syrian Army is carrying out the operation there,” he said. “Russia is supporting the operation from the air, and our armed forces from inside Turkey’s borders.”

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More News On Reports That Turkish Forces Have Launched An Offensive Into Idlib Province, Syria

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Turkish troops prepare to enter Idlib province, Syria -- UPI
Erdogan Says Turkey Working With Syria Rebels to Implement Idlib Accord -- US News and World Report/Reuters
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