Turkish AKP government reinforces 'security posts' in north Syria

A source told AP that a Turkish convoy entered from Kfar Lusin crossing into northern Idlib, heading to some of the 12 Turkish observations posts
Friday, 14 September 2018 17:51

A senior official told Associated Press (AP) that Turkish AKP government has reinforced Turkish troops manning 12 security posts around Idlib as the Syrian army prepares for a military operation to reclaim control of the province.

The official spoke Friday on condition of anonymity in line with government regulations, and did not provide further information, AP said in the report.

A Syrian source told AP that a Turkish convoy entered from Kfar Lusin crossing into northern Idlib, heading to some of the 12 Turkish observations posts. A video shot by Central Station for Turkish Intervention showed armoured and gun-mounted vehicles and tanks driving through an Idlib road, the report added.

Turkey deployed hundreds of soldiers at 12 observations posts that circle Idlib, following a de-escalation agreement it reached with Russia and Iran last year.