Military expert: in its provocations Ankara can go very far – RIA Novosti

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Artillery Turkish troops opened fire on one of the settlements in the north of Latakia, the agency Sana referring to the Syrian Foreign Minister.

“The Turkish authorities responsible for firing artillery district of Jabal Oteyra Latakia in the north, injuring civilians, “- stated in a statement.
Syrian Foreign Ministry called the shelling by Turkey” a flagrant violation of international law and a crime against the civilian population ” and also demanded Ankara to comply with the UN Charter and to stop violating the sovereignty of Syria, according to Sana.

Previously also reported that on Sunday, January 31 in the province of Latakia as a result of shelling from Turkey, killing one Syrian soldier five wounded.

The deputy director of the Tauride information-analytical center RISS, military expert Sergey Ermakov considers that Turkey, feeling the support of the US and NATO, ready to go to any provocations in the region.

“Mode (President Recep Tayyip) Erdogan headed neo rate for this course can be traced all lately. Of course, this assumes the outbreak of conflict in the region. In my opinion, now the situation is such that Ankara can go very far. And it’s not just her desire, and, I would say, irresponsibility and impunity that Ankara feels supported by the US and NATO “, – said Sergey Ermakov on Radio Sputnik.

Turkey enjoys the fact that Syria is weakened civil war and the fight against terrorists, says military expert.

“in Syria, in fact, a civil war, the fight against terrorism, and it is clear that the forces are related, they are not enough. Own forces to respond to Turkey, Syria little. The enjoys Ankara the same US that actually lit before Turkey “green light” to such provocations, “- said the expert.

As for the military presence of Turkey in Iraq, in the opinion of Sergey Ermakov, Ankara it will only increase.

“Here, Turkey will try to expand the extent of their participation, including the military. Just a week ago, held an important meeting (US Vice President) Joe Biden with the Prime Minister of Turkey (Ahmet) Davutoglu on which Americans actually confirmed Turkey’s right to wage war for the integrity of the country against the Kurds. And this is a very important aspect that makes us think that Turkey will act against the Kurds, it will further develop its influence in the region. And it is logical that many experts predict an increasing rate in the Turkish armed forces “, – concluded the military expert.