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Syrian army only targets terrorists, who are still active in Idlib despite de-escalation agreement with Turkey – Kremlin

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The Syrian army carries out attacks against terrorists in the Idlib province, not civilians , Kremlin said after Turkey threatened Damascus with military action, accusing it of shelling its soldiers. … Read More >Syrian army only targets terrorists, who are still active in Idlib despite de-escalation agreement with Turkey – Kremlin

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Erdogan vows to strike Syrian army ‘everywhere’ if Turkish soldiers attacked, while also talking Idlib de-escalation with Putin

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that if Turkish soldiers are hit by Damascus forces again, the retaliation will not be limited to the Idlib area. He also discussed Syrian peace process in a phone call with Vladimir Putin. … Read More >Erdogan vows to strike Syrian army ‘everywhere’ if Turkish soldiers attacked, while also talking Idlib de-escalation with Putin

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Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

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Turkish Defense Ministry claims that rebels in the small village of Neirab, south-east of the city of Idlib, have destroyed a helicopter operated by the Syrian government, and forced the Syrian army out of the area. … Read More >Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

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Russian, Turkish military specialists among hundreds killed & injured in terrorist attacks from within Syria’s Idlib – Moscow

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Terrorists took over the Idlib de-escalation zone and carried out thousands of attacks in the last two months, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that the West is portraying them as “moderate opposition.” … Read More >Russian, Turkish military specialists among hundreds killed & injured in terrorist attacks from within Syria’s Idlib – Moscow

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Withdraw behind observation points, or Turkey will do what is necessary – Erdogan to Syrian troops

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Damascus must withdraw its troops from Turkey’s positions in Idlib or face retaliation, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, following a deadly clash between the two nations’ forces in the jihadist-riddled area. … Read More >Withdraw behind observation points, or Turkey will do what is necessary – Erdogan to Syrian troops

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Ankara failed to separate ‘armed opposition’ from terrorists in Syria’s Idlib – Lavrov

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Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov urged Turkey to stick to existing agreements and fulfill its obligations on the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria, which has seen intense fighting between government troops and militants in recent days. … Read More >Ankara failed to separate ‘armed opposition’ from terrorists in Syria’s Idlib – Lavrov

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Turkey failed to notify of convoy movements in Syria’s Idlib before getting shelled by Damascus troops – Russian military

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A shelling incident in Syria in which Ankara said six of its soldiers were killed may have been caused by the failure of the Turkish side to warn about the movement of their convoy, the Russian military said. … Read More >Turkey failed to notify of convoy movements in Syria’s Idlib before getting shelled by Damascus troops – Russian military