Sunday, February 9, 2020

Turkey Reinforces Positions In Syria As Syrian Military Continues Its Offensive To Seize The Rebel Stronghold Of Idlib Province



Reuters: Turkey ready to act after reinforcing Syria's Idlib: official

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has sent major reinforcements to Syria’s northwestern Idlib region and “all options are on the table”, a senior official said on Sunday, as Ankara tries to stem rapid advances by Syrian government forces.

The government offensive in Idlib, the last major enclave of opposition to President Bashar al-Assad, has driven more than half a million people from their homes toward the closed Turkish border, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in Syria.

Turkey, which already hosts 3.6 million Syrian refugees, says it cannot absorb any more and has demanded Damascus pull back in Idlib by the end of the month or face Turkish action.

Large convoys of military vehicles carrying tanks, armored personnel carriers and other equipment have crossed into Syria to reinforce a dozen Turkish military positions, several of which are now surrounded by advancing Syrian troops.

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More News On Turkey Reinforcing Its Positions In Syria

Turkey reinforces troops in Syria’s Idlib, talks with Russia -- Middle East Monitor
Turkey Strengthens Syria Outposts as Russia Talks Continue -- Bloomberg
Turkey has alternative plans for Idlib if warnings ignored -- Daily Sabah
Turkey showed it has Plan B in Syria: Minister -- Hurriyet Daily News
'We have Plan B': Turkey warning over violation of Idlib deal -- Al Jazeera
Turkey threatens to hit back as Assad advances in northern Syria -- The Guardian
Syrian army takes Idlib crossroads town despite Turkish warnings -- Al Jazeera
Syrian army vows to keep up campaign against last rebel area -- AP