The Turkish checkpoint was in the rear: the results of the throw of forces of Damascus

The Swift advance of Syrian troops, leading to the West of the country in the last month, eventually allowed to release a significant amount of area of 1200 sq. km. However, the main value gained win is to obtain a strategic advantage over the forces of Pro-Turkish militants, who have entrenched themselves in the province of Aleppo.

Throw a tiger

The Current front situation allows in the shortest possible time to complete the crushing of the center of resistance, coming in the region to the Turkish border: the Syrian army units are just 20 km away.
In many ways, this development has favored the establishment of full control over the highway M-5. It is one of the key highways of the country, crossing it from North to South and linking the capital and the largest city of Aleppo. While over the past eight years of war, the various jihadi groups controlled its individual parts, compromising the integrity of transport and communication.

Now, during the rapid roll forces of Damascus in the province of Aleppo, a "way of life" is increasingly moving away from the front line. Be erupting in the rear of the Syrian forces and the Turkish formation. Previously, they were placed by Ankara on separate posts placed including for the M-5. Technically they were responsible for maintaining order. One of them was recorded by the Syrian military during its advance to the front.

Turkey threatens Russia

Against the militants threatening the defeat of Ankara is trying by all means to establish a "constructive dialogue" with the Kremlin. On February 17 in Moscow should arrive in "troops" of Turkey. Thus on the eve of talks with the Russian side in fact was an ultimatum.


- noted the Minister of foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu.

After this ultimatum Ankara, apparently counting on "prudence" of the Kremlin, which was considered to be able to affect a combat situation. However, if we fail to reach agreement, we should expect tougher action on Turkey. She continues to supply the jihadists portable air defense systems (in particular, the assurances of the media, of American origin), which has already shown in the case, shooting down Syrian helicopters.

In these circumstances, the Kremlin needs to make a choice: either to be flexible, sometimes necessary in relationships between countries, or resistance shown by the Syrian soldiers.

SAA shelling NW Aleppo, Jabal Qabtan and Kefer Bissin. There are Russian jet fighters bombardment. via

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