Russia Warns Of 'Reasonable Grounds' To Suspect Turkey Is Preparing For A Ground Invasion Of Syria
by Paul Vale
Russia’s ministry of defence warned on Thursday that Turkey is preparing a ground invasion of Syria. According to Reuters, defence spokesman Igor Konashenkov said there are “a growing number of signs of hidden preparation” for a land incursion by Turkish forces into its warn-torn neighbour.
Earlier this week, Moscow requested an observation flight over Turkish land close to the Syrian border but was refused, sparking concerns Ankara is attempting to “hide military activity.”
The flyover, Russia argued, was legitimate under the international Treaty on Open Skies. Turkey’s refusal, without explanation, led Russian officials to suggest there are "reasonable grounds to suspect intensive preparation of Turkey for a military invasion" of Syria.
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Russia’s ministry of defence warned on Thursday that Turkey is preparing a ground invasion of Syria. According to Reuters, defence spokesman Igor Konashenkov said there are “a growing number of signs of hidden preparation” for a land incursion by Turkish forces into its warn-torn neighbour.
Earlier this week, Moscow requested an observation flight over Turkish land close to the Syrian border but was refused, sparking concerns Ankara is attempting to “hide military activity.”
The flyover, Russia argued, was legitimate under the international Treaty on Open Skies. Turkey’s refusal, without explanation, led Russian officials to suggest there are "reasonable grounds to suspect intensive preparation of Turkey for a military invasion" of Syria.
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Read more: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
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