Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib – BBC News – BBC News

No much less than 33 Turkish soldiers delight in died in a Syrian authorities assault in opposition-held north-western Syria, in a principal escalation of the warfare.

Turkey, which backs the opposition, says it hit 200 authorities targets in response, “neutralising” 309 soldiers.

Russia, Syria’s key military ally, says Turkish troops had been attacked in Idlib province by Syrian forces whereas working alongside jihadist fighters.

The EU has warned the disaster may per chance well escalate extra.

“There is a threat of sliding real into a principal originate global military incompatibility,” EU international policy chief Josep Borrell tweeted. “It is additionally causing unbearable humanitarian suffering and hanging civilians in hazard.”

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