Turkish Defense Ministry Says Airstrike On Military Convoy In Idlib Kills 3 Civilians

Turkish Defense Ministry Says Airstrike on Military Convoy in Idlib Kills 3 Civilians

The Turkish Defense Ministry said that three civilians were killed and 12 more were injured on Monday as an airstrike hit a convoy of the Turkish Armed Forces moving toward an observatory point in Syria's northwestern Idlib province

ANKARA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 19th August, 2019) The Turkish Defense Ministry said that three civilians were killed and 12 more were injured on Monday as an airstrike hit a convoy of the Turkish Armed Forces moving toward an observatory point in Syria's northwestern Idlib province.

"Our convoy was targeted by an airstrike during a transfer to Turkey's ninth observatory point in Idlib. Three civilians were killed, and 12 more were injured. We condemn firmly this attack, contradicting agreements, cooperation and dialogue with Russia," the Defense Ministry said in a statement, as quoted by Anadolu news agency.