Turkish Armed Forces neutralize 76 military forces of Bashar al-Assad regime, NATO Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar said today, February 3. The attacks were carried out in response to artillery shelling by the Syrian military in the Idlib de-escalation zone, which killed Turkish troops, reports Anadolu state news agency..

“Strikes against 54 targets of the regime’s forces. According to various sources, 76 military forces of the regime have been neutralized at the moment, ”the head of the Turkish department said..

According to him, Turkey the day before at 16. 13 and 22. 27 local time informed the Russian side about the response in connection with the actions of Assad forces in Idlib. However, “despite all the notices and warnings,” Damascus units at 01. On Monday 13th, the Turkish military was bombarded.

Akar added that the Turkish Armed Forces continue to take all necessary measures in connection with the situation in Idlib.

It was previously reported that the number of Turkish soldiers killed as a result of shelling in Idlib province reached six.

“All involved will be responsible for the spilled blood of the Turkish military. Turkey will fully use the right to self-defense in the event of repeated shelling and attacks, ”the defense department emphasized.. The report said that one of the Turkish Armed Forces deployed to Idlib “in order to prevent armed clashes” was subjected to shelling the day before..