The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Aleppo | Russian and Turkish forces tour new patrol in Ain al-Arab (Kubani)

Aleppo province: SOHR activists have reported new joint patrol toured by Russian military police and its Turkish counterpart in eastern Ain al-Arab (Kubani). This is the 65th joint patrol in the region since the Turkish-Russian deal has been enforced about moving joint patrols in north areas of Syria. It is worth noting that the patrol was composed of eight Russian and Turkish vehicles that have been escorted by Russian helicopters from Ghareeb village in eastern Kubani city. It toured villages and cities in Bouztah, Qourah Mough, Jaishan, Khrabesan, Tahtani, Itwbran Tahtany and Baghdek until reaching Aghbash village in western Tal Abyad city.

On July 26, Syrian Observatory activists reported seeing Russian police and Turkish forces running a joint patrol on the western countryside of Ain al-Arab (Kubani). The patrol, which comprised eight Russian and Turkish vehicles was escorted by two Russian helicopters, set of from Ashmah village in the west of Kobami and toured the villages of Jarqily Fuqani, Jabnah, Katesh, Jib al-Faraj, Bayander, Qarrat Qawa, Qoula, Susan, the broadcasting centre area, Saftak, Boban, Khurkhuri, Dakmadash, Qarran, before the patrol returned to the starting point. After the joint patrol, the Turkish vehicles crossed into Turkish territory via the gate near Ashma village, while the Russian vehicles returned to the base in the broadcasting centre.