OREANDA-NEWS. The press service of the Turkish Ministry of Defense reports that Ankara’s troops “neutralized” another 51 soldiers of Syrian government forces in Idlib Governorate. According to the agency, two tanks were destroyed, an anti-aircraft gun and an ammunition depot, one Syrian tank was captured by the Turkish military.

The statement of the command of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces, published on the website of the country’s Ministry of Defense, says that the army will continue to respond to attacks from Turkey. The Syrian military accused Ankara of continuing violation of Damascus’ sovereignty. The Ministry noted that Turkey is trying to stop the progress of the Syrian army and prevent the collapse of terrorist groups. According to it, Turkey sends reinforcements in the governorates of Idlib and Aleppo, strikes on areas inhabited by civilians, “helping terrorists control territories and take civilians hostage.”