How many Turkish soldiers killed Idlib?

In February last year at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an air attack in Idlib, leading to massive Turkish retaliation against pro-government forces.

Is there fighting in Idlib?

By July 2020 in the aftermath of heavy fighting in Idlib, there remained only Bab al-Hawa. The 2019 fighting signaled the end of the cease-fire agreement reached in September 2018 between Russia and Turkey.

Who attacked Turkish soldiers in Idlib?

Turkey has not specifically accused the Ansar Abu Bakir al-Sadiq brigade of attacks against its forces. Ankara backs anti-regime forces in Idlib province and it has carried out three military operations with Syrian militias in the north of the country.

Will IDAD retake Idlib?

While fighting has mostly been stalled in the past year, Alshami says he expects Assad’s forces to eventually attempt to retake Idlib and other areas in northwestern Syria under opposition control. It is widely assumed that Turkey would fight before opening the border to millions more refugees.

Has Turkey attacked Syria?

The military operation began on 9 October 2019 when the Turkish Air Force launched airstrikes on border towns. The conflict resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 people and has caused the death of more than 70 civilians in Syria and 20 civilians in Turkey.

How many Turkish soldiers are in Idlib?

Turkish military operation in Idlib Governorate
Strength
20,000—30,000
Casualties and losses
78–92 killed (76–90 soldiers, 2 civilian contractors) Unknown	197+ killed	4 killed

What does Idlib stand for?

Idlib (Arabic: إِدْلِب‎, romanized: ʾIdlib, also spelt Edlib or Idleb) is a city in northwestern Syria, and is the capital of the Idlib Governorate. It has an elevation of nearly 500 meters (1,600 ft) above sea level, and is 59 kilometers (37 mi) southwest of Aleppo.