12th Turkish military convoy enters Syria’s Idlib in September
IDLIB, Syria (North Press) – The Turkish forces sent on Friday a new military convoy comprising logistical and military equipment to the de-escalation zone in northwest Syria. This marked the twelfth convoy since the beginning of the current month.
The Turkish forces are deployed in over 60 military posts and bases in areas controlled by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS, formerly al-Nusra Front) in northwest Syria since their direct intervention in the region in 2018.
The Turkish convoy included more than 18 military and logistical vehicles and armored vehicles that entered Syrian territory through Kafr Lossin border crossing and headed to the Turkish posts in Zawiya Mountain, south of Idlib, a leader of the National Front for Liberation told North Press.
The National Front for Liberation is one of the factions affiliated with the Syrian National Army (SNA) and one of the factions aligned, with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), within al-Fateh al-Mubin Operations Room, which includes extremist groups.
The convoy included 14 armored vehicles with four trucks carrying ammunition and logistical supplies. It is believed that the objective is to strengthen Turkish posts near the frontlines with the Syrian government forces, south of Idlib, the leader noted.
The Turkish forces have sent more military reinforcements to Idlib since the beginning of this year, with around 12 military convoys entering Syria during this month. They have also repositioned many of their posts.