Chief of Staff announced that soldiers started monitoring in observations point as part of serve reduce tension in Idlib region.

The statement made by the General Staff has issued the following statement: "Turkish Armed Forces elements that are to serve in the Idlib de-escalation zone have started their activities by establishing observation posts from Oct. 12, 2017, as part of the Astana agreement to establish ceasefire facilities, surveillance and continue to ensure, to reach those who in need of humanitarian aid to provide the appropriate conditions for the return home of displaced in order to reduce tension in Idlib region. The Turkish Armed Forces continue to carry out their duties in the territory within the engagement rules agreed by the guarantor countries in the Astana negotiations." (ILKHA)