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On 13 June 2019, during an ongoing [[Northwestern Syria offensive (April 2019–present)|offensive]] by the Syrian government against rebels in [[Idlib Governorate|Idlib]] and [[Hama Governorate|Hama]], the Turkish military reported that its [[Turkish military operation in Idlib Governorate|observation]] forces stationed in the area as part of [[Idlib demilitarization (2018–present)|demilitarization]] agreement between [[Russia]], [[Turkey]] and [[Iran]] came under fire from pro-government forces.
The Turkish minister of defense stated that in the attack, the Syrian military fired 35 mortar shells and that 3 Turkish soldiers were injured as a result. Afterwards the Russian government claimed that a cease-fire had been established between Turkey, Russia, the rebels and the Syrian government, however the rebels and Turkish government denied a cease-fire had been implemented.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/turkey-syrian-forces-hit-observation-tower-syria-idlib-190613075813748.html|title=Turkey says Syrian forces hit observation tower in Idlib|website=www.aljazeera.com}}</ref>
Following the incidents Turkey's foreign minister [[Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu]] stated the attacks were intentional, the Turkish government also stated the Turkish military would retaliate to any attacks on their positions in Syria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-says-syrian-government-forces-attacked-its-observation-point-144148|title=Turkey vows to respond if Syria’s attacks on its bases continue - Turkey News|website=Hürriyet Daily News}}</ref>
After the response from the Turkish government and the confrontation with the Syrian military, the [[Russia]] denied the Syrian government was involved in the attacks, blaming the Syrian rebels instead calling them "terrorists", and accused the rebels of attacking Turkish positions, the Russian government also claimed that the Turkish government had asked the Russian military for help in protecting Turkish forces in Idlib and that the Turkish government had given the coordinates of rebel positions to the Russian military, which was denied by Turkey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-syria-security-northwest-russia-idUKKCN1TE1QG|title=Russia says Syrian rebels, not Syrian army attacked Turkish...|date=June 13, 2019|via=uk.reuters.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/turkey-asks-russia-for-help-after-its-troops-come-under-heavy-fire-in-idlib/|title=Turkey asks Russia for help after its troops come under heavy fire in Idlib|first=News|last=Desk|date=June 13, 2019}}</ref>
On 14 June, following continued standoffs between Turkey and Syria, the Turkish military deployed reinforcements to its positions in Idlib.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/turkey-retaliates-against-regime-attack-in-syrias-idlib/1505501
On 16 June, the Turkish government claimed that the Syrian military had continued to attack Turkish positions, with Turkey retaliating by firing artillery at Syrian government forces.<ref
=== Syrian jets strike Turkish convoy ===
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