Kremlin: Russia will not interfere in inevitable conflict between Turkey and Syria
In the event of a military conflict between Turkey and Syria, the Russian military deployed in the territory will not take part in it, as stated by Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the Council of Federation on Defense and Security Frants Klintsevich.
According to him, Russia’s participation in a potential conflict between Damascus and Ankara is not stipulated in the current international treaties.
Klintsevich noted that he considers a military conflict between Turkey and Syria almost inevitable, RIA Novosti reports.
“It is very likely that the Syrian armed forces will be forced to defend the sovereignty of the country,” the news agency quotes him as saying.
The General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces earlier reported the launch of Operation Olive Branch in Afrin, Syrian. At least ten strikes were inflicted by Turkish aircraft on Kurdish observation posts in the area.