Two Syrian war planes downed as Turkey begins operation against Assad
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar responded, vowing retaliation against any attack on Turkish forces or observation posts in Idlib under Turkey's right to self-defense.
Syrian President Bashar al Assad visits Syrian army troops in war-torn northwestern Idlib province, Syria, October 22, 2019(photo credit: SANA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS, IDAN ZONSHINE