Turkey brings in new reinforcement to positions in Idlib

Syrian Observatory sources have reported seeing new Turkish military column crossing into the Syrian territory. Tens of Turkish military vehicles entered Syria at noon, via Kafr Lusin border crossing in north of Idlib, heading towards the Turkish positions in Idlib.

During the period between February 2 and today, SOHR activists monitored the entry of more than 3,480 trucks and military vehicles to the Syrian territory, including tanks, personnel carriers, armored vehicles, mobile bulletproof guard booths and military radars. Meanwhile the number of Turkish soldiers who were deployed during the same period in Idlib and Aleppo exceeded 8,350.

Yesterday, Syrian Observatory activists reported seeing three Turkish military columns of some 150 military vehicles crossing into the Syrian territory. The first column entered in the early hours of Friday morning, while the second and third ones entered this morning. All columns headed to Turkish positions in Idlib province. The entry of new Turkish military column comes as cautious calm prevails throughout “Putin – Erdogan” area.