The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Turkey’s military build-up in “de-escalation zone” | Forces bring in new column to their positions near regime-held areas in Idlib countryside, east of Idlib

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has monitored this morning the entry of a new Turkish column into Syrian territory. Nearly 50 vehicles loaded with military and logistical equipment entered via Kafr Losin border crossing with the Iskenderun region, north of Idlib. The column headed to observation posts deployed in the eastern Idlib countryside.

The number of military vehicles entered Syrian territory since the start of the new ceasefire has reached 8,280 in addition to 10,000 Turkish soldiers.

From February 2 to date, the number of Trucks and military vehicles that arrived in “de-escalation zone” has risen to more than 11,780 Turkish trucks and military vehicles carrying tanks, personnel carriers, armoured vehicles and mobile bulletproof guard booths and military radars.

The Syrian Observatory would like to point out that the number of vehicles and soldiers may vary marginally, as many vehicles, loaded with soldiers and military and logistical equipment, enter and exit individually.