Turkey Launches Deadly Airstrikes Against Syrian Forces

[Falcon29]

PS: Russia did send a two additional frigates armed with cruise missiles on their way to Syria. They are anticipating more escalation basically.

Turkish forces are trying to make price too high for Syrian army to go on offensive in Idlib. If Russia does not want the risk of escalation between it and Turkey then it will be effective in the short term.

 

[Falcon29]

I can't find sources for Syrian army casualties but they are taking heavy casualties as of lately but they do not publish much about them. Which kind of doesn't work in their favor since they can use that as justification for their strikes against Turkish outposts. But they are both striking at each other pretty intensively over the past two days. Turkey reports new casualties as well:

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Turkey wants a ceasefire preserved in Idlib and wants Syrian forces/Russians to retreat to Sochi lines(some summit where they agreed for ceasefire in Idlib). Syrian army/Russia want to go forward with Idlib offensive which will be final nail in coffin for the Syrian opposition if it succeeds.

 

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[Scorpion]

now Turkey is helping Sunni Militia's against the Asshead, Iran and Russians . They Conflict between Turkey and Russians will bring some sort of reaction from EU and US , only time will tell what it is gonna be

Turkey supports certain Syrian rebel groups against other anti-Assad groups and fighting the Kurds more than anyone else in Syria. Turkey allowed ISIS to flourish and pour into Syria. Turkey buying oil from ISIS-controlled oil fields. Turkey allowed Russia and Assad to attack anti-Assad groups from territories controlled by pro-Turkey Syrian elements. Brother, Turkey is looking for its interests in Syria, its not helping anyone. Saudi Arabia's humanitarian aids mainly bread, oil, sugar, flours, blankets and winter clothes are stolen and re-distributed by Turkey. This is to control the freedom of navigation of Syrian fleeing the country. The people who stole the prophet belongings from his room in Masjid Al-Nabawi and refused to bring them back are the same people who are fighting the Syrians today.

 

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Turkey supports certain Syrian rebel groups against other anti-Assad groups and fighting the Kurds more than anyone else in Syria. Turkey allowed ISIS to flourish and pour into Syria. Turkey buying oil from ISIS-controlled oil fields. Turkey allowed Russia and Assad to attack anti-Assad groups from territories controlled by pro-Turkey Syrian elements. Brother, Turkey is looking for its interests in Syria, its not helping anyone. Saudi Arabia's humanitarian aids mainly bread, oil, sugar, flours, blankets and winter clothes are stolen and re-distributed by Turkey. This is to control the freedom of navigation of Syrian fleeing the country. The people who stole the prophet belongings from his room in Masjid Al-Nabawi and refused to bring them back are the same people who are fighting the Syrians today.

I don't agree with your assessment, Turkey's main concern is about Kurds getting to much land , Power and Weapons and we'all know What PKK has done to Turkish people, Plus if Turkey is helping a Sunni fraction against Asshead than its fine , everyone does it . Qatar , KSA and UAE for years funded Sunni fighters in the region . And lets not go what People has done to Mecca and Medina or what stole, Turkey and KSA will never see eye to eye because of many reasons , Turkey has a legitimate reason to hate Saudi's because of the Great Betrayal of Ottoman Empire, KSA and Iran Harm Islam is a way which in my opinion only Esa Pbuh will be able to fix when he return's , if he returns .
I see Turkey's Situation similar to Pakistan's in 80's and 90's , the only difference is that Turkey has a strong Economy + Army +Will to Act on their enemies , they are also face to face with a Super Power ( Russia ) , we did to ( USA ) , they have a Hostile neighbor , we did too ( Afghanistan ) and the lists goes on , For me in this conflict I support Turkey and its actions as long as they don't cross their limits and become the Aggressors , Because as per Quran, Allah don't like Aggressors .

 

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[Falcon29]

Erdogan said deadline is tonight for Syrian forces to withdraw to Sochi agreement lines(out of Idlib), meaning larger offensive will begin and rebel factions on ground will try to regain back the territory lost.

He also stated that Turkey has 3.7 million refugees and can't afford for another one million coming out of Idlib. And he seemed to suggest he doesn't trust that Syrian regime, Iran and Russia would not cause trouble on Turkey's border in the event they took over all of Idlib.

 

[Falcon29]

The white dashed cutout are the Sochi lines agreed to previously where the Syrian army and allies can't cross. But, they did an offensive recently and made the gains seen inside the dashed line(the red area). The darker green is the rebel held territory while the lighter green is rebel gains over past 24 hours.

 

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[starlord]

The white dashed cutout are the Sochi lines agreed to previously where the Syrian army and allies can't cross. But, they did an offensive recently and made the gains seen inside the dashed line(the red area). The darker green is the rebel held territory while the lighter green is rebel gains over past 24 hours.

What is that Doted Line bnear Latamina ..

 

[Falcon29]

What is that Doted Line bnear Latamina ..

That whole dashed line cutout is basically ceasefire lines Turkey-Russia-Iran agreed to in the Sochi summit. So no airstrikes inside this area or ground offensive. And both sides had to abide by ceasefire. In the past month Syrian army and allies made those gains(about half of rebel area) which is the red inside the dashed cutout. Turkey wants them to withdraw back to the dashed lines which covers Idlib and somewhat close to Hama where Latamina is.

The orange lines are main highways/strategic highways in Syria.

 

[Falcon29]

Turkish supported rebel offensive to recover the red areas all the way up to white dashed cutout may begin at midnight(Turkey time), which is like in a couple or few hours, according to some rumors.

Also Erdogan had call with Trump about deploying Patriot systems to Turkey but it wasn't clear if he agreed to deploy them or not.

 

[Falcon29]

Internet seems to have been cut off in Idlib region and around Latakkia region. Some reports that Turkish jets struck an Syria Airbase somewhere near Aleppo. The previous Turkish ops and escalation in the area have been different, this time it really looks like Turkey is geared up for war. Two Russian jets did take off just to patrol airspace area but didn't seem to interfere with anything.

Sputnik is reporting its journalists in Ankara were detained by 'unknown men'.

 

[Falcon29]

I'm having difficult finding trusted sources for what is happening on the ground. For now there are two news going around:

1.) Turkish F16's partaking in some strikes in Syrian Airspace
2.) 14 Russian cruise missiles fired at Idlib

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Both are likely just rumors but #1 could certainly commence tonight. It is confirmed there is Turkish AF activity near the border and they may be just waiting for orders.

However, Turkish artillery/missile and drone strikes are occurring at a continuous pace and continue to target Syrian army targets in Idlib and Aleppo. No signs of slowing down yet.

 

[Falcon29]

Rebel sources claim one Turkish outpost was hit by Syrian artillery or rocket fire.

Syrian state television says Turkish fighters jets are striking some military sites.