Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here on Monday that 30 to 35 Syrian troops were killed in a retaliatory attack by Turkey in Idlib province. According to Turkey’s Defence Ministry, the retaliation came after four Turkish soldiers were killed and nine others wounded by Syrian shelling in Idlib, reports Xinhua news agency.
Speaking to reporters before departing for a visit to Ukraine, Erdogan said Turkish artillery hit some 46 targets, Anadolu News Agency reported. “We have responded in kind to these attacks and will continue to do so, whether it is with our artillery or mortars. We are determined to continue our operations for the security of our country, people and our brothers in Idlib,” he added. (IANS)