Clashes between Turkmens and forces loyal to the Syrian regime are continuing in the country’s northern Bayırbucak region, across from Turkey’s Yayladağı district. Photo taken from Turkmen social media accounts. DHA Photo
The Guardian: Turkey caught between aiding Turkmen and economic dependence on Russia
Ankara has long history of tension with Moscow, but will not want shooting down of Russian Su-24 warplane to escalate into a wider confrontation
The shooting down by Turkish forces of a Russian Su-24 warplane follows rising tension between the two countries over a continuing Russian bombing campaign against ethnic Turkmen villages in north-western Syria, close to Turkey’s border.
It also marks the first direct clash between a Nato member country and Russia’s armed forces since President Vladimir Putin launched his unilateral military intervention in Syria last month.
Nato had already warned Russia over previous border infractions, and the US took “deconfliction” steps to minimise the risk of accidental conflict.
WNU Editor: Hours before today's shooting down a Russian military jet, Turkey had warned both Russia and Syria to stop their military advance against Turkmen rebels near the Syrian-Turkish border. Coincidence? There are no coincidences in this conflict.
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Turkey warns Russia over border security -- Hurriyet news
Syrian Rebels, Turkmen Brigades Claim To Have Russian Pilots Ejected From Jet Downed By Turkey -- IBTimes
Turkish Prime Minister Accuses Russian Federation of Striking Syrian Turkmen Settlement -- Financial Spots
Turkmens clash with Russia-backed al-Assad forces in northwest Syria -- Hurriyet News
Syrian regime forces take over strategic Turkmen area -- Turkish Weekly
Russia, Assad regime continue pounding Turkmen Mountain -- AA
Syrian regime forces take over strategic Turkmen area -- Fulton
Turkey to UN: Protect Turkmen civilians in Syria -- Al Bawaba
Some 1,500 Turkmen flee Syrian war for Turkey: governor -- AFP
Who are the Turkmen? -- The Telegraph
5 comments:
Turkey deserves to be kicked out of NATO for stupid incidents like this. It's a state sponsor of terrorism. What I would like to know - is what will the Russian reaction be? Will they fire back on Turkish forces which I hope because Turkey needs to stop hiding behind NATO everytime they do some thing stupid.
FOr defending their airspace, they should be kicked out, really...lol..
They were in Syrian airspace. Not Turkish. Besides how GREAT of an ally is Turkey. Supporting the Islamic State - fighting against the Kurds. Assad is trying to control the border with Turkey because if they do that'll cut off supplies from the Islamic State. Good on Russia for providing air support. If anything Russia should do a carpet bombing of Ankara to prove a point.
Dear Mr. Putin,
Welcome to the Middle East where
you're always offending someone
you don't mean to.
ofs
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