Turkish forces send more reinforcements to its bases in Syria’s Idlib
IDLIB, Syria (North Press) – Turkish forces sent further military reinforcements into Syrian territory on Sunday to reinforce their bases in the de-escalation zone in northwestern Syria.
A convoy of Turkish troops entered on Sunday from the Kafr Lossin border crossing into Syrian territory in Idlib governorate, according to a North Press field source.
The convoy included 10 military armored vehicles and vehicles carrying ammunition and logistics materials, which were distributed among Turkish bases in the south of Idlib governorate.
Turkish forces have established more than 60 military bases in the governorates of Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, and Latakia since their military intervention in Syria.
Some 12,000 troops are reportedly present, as well as 9,000 Turkish military armored vehicles in the de-escalation zone under an agreement between Moscow and Ankara.
Recently, the region has witnessed military escalation and mutual shelling between Syrian government forces and Turkish-backed opposition militant groups amid anticipation among the local population of a possible military operation.