The defense Ministry of Turkey evaluated the relations with Russia because of the situation in Idlib

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Moscow and Ankara there is no problem with the situation in Idlib, said the Minister of defence of Turkey, Hulusi Akar. According to him, the main purpose of the Turkish military in Idlib the Syrian regime is.

“there Can be different conditions: bad weather, different circumstances, but in General the Sochi agreement is the basis that it spelled something and should be run. We have no problems with Russia, our goal is (Syrian. – Approx. ed) regime,” said ACAR on CNN Turk.

He stressed that Russia and Turkey have established good contacts.

“We are working very openly and transparently. We in any case want to avoid any clashes with Russia”, – said the Minister of defence of Turkey.

Earlier it was reported that the formation of the armed Syrian opposition, who are on the side of Turkey, attacked the positions of Syrian army in Idlib province.

Pro-Turkish fighters broke through the defenses of the Syrian army in the area of Kinase and Naraba. As a result of wounds received four Syrian soldiers.

Putin and Erdogan agreed to improve the efficiency of joint action in Syria. Both leaders stated concern about the worsening situation in Iglinsky area of de-escalation. At the same time, Putin drew attention to the Turkish colleagues for a sharp increase in terrorist activity.

February 10, it became known that the government forces in Damascus carried out the shelling of a Turkish observation object in Idlib. The attack killed five people.

the defense Ministry of Turkey stated that, in return, struck the 115 Syrian targets. It is argued that 101 soldiers “neutralized”, and destroyed three tanks and shot down the helicopter.

Four zones of de-escalation in Syria was established in accordance with the may agreement 2017 at the talks in Astana the representatives of Russia, Iran and Turkey. In 2018, three areas came under the control of Damascus.

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