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The [[Syrian Government]] has preferred to work with groups vehemently opposed by Turkey, such as the [[Syrian Democratic Forces]] (SDF), in an attempt to limit Turkish influence in Syria. Pro-government forces fought on the side of the SDF during the [[Turkish military operation in Afrin]], while the Syrian Army fought alongside the SDF against Turkey and the TFSA during the [[2019 Tell Rifaat clashes]].
During Fall of 2018, [[2018 Idlib demilitarization|a demilitarization deal]] was struck between Turkey and the various rebel groups on one hand, and Russia, Iran and Syria on the other. The deal set out high goals, that included the full withdrawal of groups deemed 'radical' from the demilitarized zone, a withdrawal of rebel heavy weapons, reopening of Syrian highways and other clauses. The demilitarization deal was badly implemented,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=111933|title=Syrian Civil War: What next for Syria’s last major rebel bastion?|last=|first=|date=|website=Syrian Observatory for Human Rights|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> with Syria and Russia
==Timeline==
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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
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
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|title=Turkey retaliates against regime attack in Syria's Idlib|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>
On 16 June, the Turkish government
=== Syrian jets strike Turkish convoy ===
On 19 August, a 28-vehicle Turkish military convoy headed towards [[Khan Shaykhun]] through the M5 highway was targeted by Syrian warplanes multiple times. The airstrikes resulted in casualties among the rebel forces that were accompanying the convoy, reportedly killing a [[Faylaq al-Sham]] commander.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Step_Agency/status/1163347182034010112|title=الطيران الحربي يستهدف السيارات المرافقة للرتل التركي بالرشاشات في معرة النعمان على الطريق الدولي بريف #إدلب مما أدى لمقتل عنصر من قوات المعارضة.|last=Agency|first=Step News|date=2019-08-19|website=@Step_Agency|language=ar|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/air-strike-hit-near-turkish-military-convoy-idlib|title=Syrian government air strikes intercept Turkish military convoy in Idlib|website=Middle East Eye|language=en|access-date=2019-08-19}}</ref> The convoy was halted as a result of the airstrikes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldonline.com/news/nation-world/world/article234138267.html|title=Airstrikes halt Turkish convoy on road in Syria|last=|first=|date=19 August 2019|website=The Herald|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.syriahr.com/en/?p=138108|title=Warplanes of the Russian "guarantor" and regime’s warplanes bomb the vicinity of the Turkish column and prevent it from passing through to Hama’s north|website=www.syriahr.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-21}}</ref> The Turkish Defence ministry condemned the airstrike, stating that they viewed it as a violation of [[Idlib demilitarization (2018–present)|Russian-Turkish memorandum]] and that the convoy had only been transporting supplies to the [[Turkish military operation in Idlib Governorate|Turkish observation posts in Idlib]]. Syria rejected the Turkish statement,
=== Syrian army surrounds Turkish observation post ===
On 23 August, following the capture of a rebel pocket in the region, the [[Syrian Army]] fully [[Encirclement|encircled]] the Turkish observation post at [[Murak, Syria|Murak]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1869021/syrian-regime-forces-surround-turkish-army-post|title=Syrian Regime Forces Surround Turkish Army Post|website=Asharq AL-awsat|language=en|access-date=2019-08-24}}</ref> Turkish Foreign Minister [[Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu]] denied that the observation post had been placed in a state of [[siege]] and
=== Airstrike on observation post ===
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