Pentagon announces likely military conflict between Turkey and Russia

Russia and Turkey are closer than ever to a full-blown military conflict that could erupt due to the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib. This was stated by Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman.

According to the US military, the Russian and Turkish military are on the verge of a large-scale military conflict that could break out at any moment in the Syrian province of Idlib. However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

We are witnessing how Russia and Turkey are approaching a larger conflict in the area. We hope they find a solution to avoid this.

- quoted the media statement of Hoffman.

The representative of the US Department of Defense also emphasized that the United States hopes for the world community, which "will continue to exert pressure on Turkey and, more important, (...) on Syria so that it ceases its attacks on Idlib." The Pentagon did not say anything about pressure on Russia.

Earlier it became known that Ankara is not satisfied with the results of negotiations with Russia on the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib. This was stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to him, Turkey is ready for a new military operation in the province.

In turn, the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that "no one ever promised the terrorists that they would not be touched in the Idlib zone," and the dialogue of the Syrian government with terrorists was excluded.

Recall that the Syrian government forces continue the offensive in the Idlib de-escalation zone, knocking out terrorist groups, including pro-Turkish, from the positions of militants. Turkey, which has its own views of the province, has set up its observation posts there and has entered the armed forces, demanding that Damascus withdraw its army units, stating that the civilian population "suffers from the offensive of the Syrian army."

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[Dave36]

Yes, we ourselves see it ... February promises to be not calm ..

[St Petrov]

no one ever promised the terrorists that they would not be touched in the idlib zone

The Foreign Ministry amused my great-power chauvinism. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation stopped the massacre of Christians in Syria and this is also great power. Special forces of the RF Armed Forces walks in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and oppresses all the vomit that has believed in itself and decided to terrorize the local population
Russia has been bending its line against the "world community" represented by a coalition of 50 or 60 states for 5 years now. That's it. in 1999 would not believe

[Thrifty]

Stpetrov- "The RF Armed Forces have stopped the massacre of Christians in Syria ..."! What nonsense? ??????

[St Petrov]

What the hell? ??????

firsthand, see. Feel it. He was there and saw everything.

[Thrifty]

St. Petrov-your commentary is written as if it was our military who massacred Christians in Syria! !!! Do you at least develop your thought correctly, otherwise, because of your jamb, the car has already been "hung up" !!

[Ros 56]

On the topic "because of your joint." Why blame it on a healthy one, that's what was originally [quote] The RF Armed Forces stopped the massacre of Christians in Syria, and this is also great power [/ quotе So what's the jamb?

[Grim Reaper]

[quote = Ros 56] On the topic "because of your jamb". Why blame it on a healthy one, that's what was originally [quote] The RF Armed Forces stopped the massacre of Christians in Syria, and this is also great power [/ quotе So what's the jamb? [/ Quote]

"Vasya has stopped drinking."
So clearer?

[Alexey from Perm]

contrary to the world community, everything is bending its line, only a dependent and weak state is oppressing an alien line. Sometimes the majority is wrong.

[vkl.47]

If they say so, the CIA is preparing a provocation with the help of hand monkeys.

[akropin]

Usually this is August, and February, Turks think, and our government is solving its political interests, shifting the vector of tension of internal problems.

[Chaldon48]

The United States only pretends to be concerned about the possibility of a conflict between Russia and Turkey, but in reality they are doing everything to ensure that it takes place.

[Lamata]

Are there also their vanguards?

[Nikolay3]

Russia and Turkey were once close to a full-scale military conflict that could erupt due to the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib. This was stated by the official Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman.

They will not wait!

[knn54]

The usual Anglo-Saxon policy - I am not an instigator, but I would not tolerate ...

[figwam]

However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

It just smelled like peace from the United States.

[Karaul73]

They can even promise to help Turkey in words. Then they will throw of course. Will do as with Saddam in the 90s before the capture of Kuwait.

[mat-vey]

Wouldn't you mind throwing a "Crimean war" for Russia again?

[Berber]

This time the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.

[Grits]

Quote: BerBer

This time the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.

What was Istanbul called before? ..

[St Petrov]

and Ararat is not in the state where he should

[PalBor]

Constantinople. And so the militants, with the support of Turkish special forces, tanks and MLRS, launched an offensive on Nairab. The goal is the M-4 highway and exit to Sarakib. The fights are serious. Mutual losses of armored vehicles. Various sources write that the CAA applied the "Point" to the accumulation of "greenery". Several Su-35s were seen striking the militants. We will continue to observe.

[Grits]

Quote: PalBor

Several Su-35s are seen that strike at militants.

Strange use of a fighter .. Su-25 and Su-24 are not enough for Khmeimim?
And in general, it is not clear how our Defense Ministry prepared for such a development of events? After all, the number of aviation in Khmeimim is completely incomparable with that of Turkey. How will we fend off? The Syrians can not stand it and scramble, they have it like "hello." A pair of attack aircraft cannot stop this armada of armored vehicles. And if the Turkish aviation also dominates, then they will roll like clockwork to Homs.

[gel]

You sho, what a conflict ... Erdogan is the best friend of Russia ..
It is time to urgently sell him Armata, preferably with the localization of production and the transfer of technology ...

[vanavatny]

not pissed off at least from joyful anticipation?

[RMT]

The conflict between Turkey and Russia does not need either Turkey or Russia.

[tatarin_ru]

The conflict between Turkey and Russia does not need either Turkey or Russia.

Yes, but Erdogan’s advisers skillfully use his weakness - imperial ambitions. But the emperor should not lose.
And if he drives himself into a corner - he will have to, I don’t want through. And here, as you know, there will be American friends.

[Dave36]

Yes, what are the imperial ambitions of the Turks - they are not ...

[RMT]

American friends are always there, but they can even step aside leaving alone with Russia. But the Turks will not like this option.

[tatarin_ru]

But the Turks will not like this option.

They will do so, but we need to understand this conflict, too, is not needed, and from a military point of view, all the more so - our positions in Syria are much weaker (if you look at the military). It is another matter for Erdogan to enter the open phase - to put everything on the line, sever relations with Russia and hand himself over to the Americans completely, he had already done this once, almost ended in tragedy.
The Sultan plays here and there, between the contradictions of different countries, bargains, tries to sit on two or three masks. And if you come into conflict with one side - it means losing all the benefits
This is the only argument why, in spite of threats, we will bend our line ..

[RMT]

I agree with you. War of nerves, threats sometimes act stronger than action.

[g1washntwn]

Quote: RMT

American friends are always there, but they can step aside

The first sign is that they will take out their nuclear weapons. If they don't take them out, it means they have an amicable agreement with Erdogan. But they won't help directly. So ... aerospace reconnaissance, tactical data from tamed "moderates", etc.

[Mitya2424]

"Nobody wanted war. War was inevitable" (B. Takman)

[Karaul73]

You need to find what you can let off steam.

[ivanec]

Namely, otherwise where will we rest, all in clusive in Turkey for ridiculous money. You can buy tomatoes in Azerbaijan, but there is no alternative to resorts ...

[luk]

Greece is no worse. And there are no Russian natural enemies

[rotmistr60]

Pentagon announces likely military conflict between Turkey and Russia

The Americans so want this to happen that they are running ahead of the engine. But what if, in this case, you can kill two birds with one stone - and Turkey will be punished and attack Russia. If Erdogan's insults to his greatness (in his opinion) have not yet completely demolished, then he will sit down and think about who and why it is needed for.

[SanSanych Gusev]

Rzhu not a magician to stop

[cost]

The Pentagon announced a likely military conflict between Turkey and Russia. However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

As much as the Pentagon would like this conflict. However, once again, you have to lie and build yourself a fighter for peace

[tatarin_ru]

According to the US military, the Russian and Turkish military are on the verge of a large-scale military conflict that could break out at any moment in the Syrian province of Idlib.

Those who are also the instigators of conflict, recalls from childhood: But you won’t fight, but you don’t have blood.

However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

I think they actually sleep and see how the conflict erupts.

[Fedor Sokolov]

Obviously, the Americans themselves are working hard on this, they want to talk seriously with us, but the gut itself is thin, so they act through the Ottoman, as it were, trying to point us out. A U.S. military official with the surname Hoffman is particularly alarming.

[opuonmed]

and the usa will bring a match the wick is already stuck in the usa)))

[rocket757]

According to the US military, the Russian and Turkish military are on the verge of a large-scale military conflict that could break out at any moment in the Syrian province of Idlib. However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

True, true, I hope!
This is of course far from the situation, in one fell swoop, all the beatings .... but still, who needs it?

[SanSanych Gusev]

Please advise getting seed potatoes or is it unnecessary?

[Karaul73]

Quote: SanSanych Gusev

Please advise getting seed potatoes or is it unnecessary?

And a foggy bottle, please.

[SanSanych Gusev]

Too bad is better than sunflower seeds

[Revival]

Get it, do not hesitate

[anjey]

Russia and Turkey were once close to a full-scale military conflict that could erupt due to the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib. This was stated by the Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman

It is to these American hoopoes that joy and benefit are paramount in such a conflict.
It seems that common sense, primarily the Turkish side, will defeat the wet and greedy dreams of Americans ..

[Charik]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1a_1BHwywg

[Gardamir]

Stated it means what? They predict or try to do everything to make their prediction come true.

[Svarog]

Quote: Gardamir

Stated it means what? They predict or try to do everything to make their prediction come true.

I remember Trump as he said that he has a way of influencing China, so that it would be more accommodating .. after half a year a new virus has appeared in China .. It will probably be the same here, if they predict, then they will try to add fuel to the fire ..

[g1washntwn]

Yeah. And Poroshenko threatened a terrible means of influence and immediately the Malaysian civilian board crashed. Before this, the Anglo-Saxons were outraged by the strengthening of the ideas of communism, and Germany demilitarized after the WWII gave birth to Nazism with Hitler. Random accidents are not accidental.

[nov_tech.vrn]

As usual, the chosen American nation made every effort to ensure that the conflict took place, but it still does not flare up, apparently, all the same, the Turkish warriors see with their own eyes what they can unleash, and how many lives the adventure will cost them. Not so long ago, on the pages of VO, I saw the balance of power in the Turkish Air Force and how many really modern machines are there, and I will also share one story. Once a young sovereign country, sent its pilots to study in Turkey, the commanders who sent young people to study at the AUs and paid a lot of money for it, finished off one old fighter pilot flying, who said, "What did you want in Turkish aviation, only a few are allowed to fly in adverse weather conditions, but takeoff and landing, this is not a pilot. "

[tihonmarine]

Also, the spokesman for the US Department of Defense stressed that the United States hopes for the international community, which "will continue to put pressure on Turkey and, more importantly, (...) on Syria, so that it stops its attacks on Idlib."

The Syrians are in their own land, and the Turks are invaders in a foreign land. And the blame is laid on Syria. this is already an anecdote "Syria attacked Turkey". It's like the Poles yelling "the USSR unleashed the WWII". Soon the Turks will also demand that Syria pay an indemnity.

[aranzon1913]

There was a case, they handed Zushka to the Kurds, it was time to hand the MANPADS. Let it fly ...

[shoroh]

And here the aircraft carrier would be very useful.

[mark1]

Well, yes, if we suddenly put him between Idlib and Aleppo ... the Turks will not tolerate this ... they will flee back to Turkey (at least there are massive suicides on the crane)

[shoroh]

If it approaches from the side of the Mediterranean Sea and provides a no-fly zone this will be a very unpleasant moment for our partners in the supply of tomatoes

[mark1]

And the base in Hmeimim?

[shoroh]

The base is a base, but it is not mobile and cannot change position depending on the situation. Plus, the base itself is hostage to the situation in case of escalation of the conflict.

[mark1]

But she will not drown ...

[Grits]

Quote: shoroh

The base is a base, but it is not mobile and cannot change position depending on the situation.

An immobile base is always more powerful and always better protected than any mobile aircraft carrier.

[Grits]

It would look very cool - a dozen semi-pregnant Su-33s with a floating spot versus a couple of hundred F-16s from different airfields in Turkey

[Grits]

Quote: shoroh

And here the aircraft carrier would be very useful.

Here parallel "Bosphorus and Dardanelles" would be very useful. Or the former Soviet-Turkish border. Then it would be possible to fight.

[Roman070280]

Russia and Turkey are closer than ever to a full-scale military conflict,

It’s good that Turkey managed to buy s-400 for such a case ..))

[Paul Siebert]

Pentagon announces likely military conflict between Turkey and Russia

These devils are sleeping and see how we converged with Turkey on the Syrian fields.
Firstly, nothing is clear.
Edik bites his mustache and ponders. More recently, he barely survived and transplanted half of the generals and officers. For participating in the conspiracy. Can I rely on the remaining and newly appointed? I think - he doubts ...
Secondly. if we nevertheless clash with the Ottomans not childishly, who said that it will be long? We repeatedly beat Turkey in past centuries. Or became cowardly ancestors?
They will not be able to "close" the straits. The mighty fleet will go to the bottom. Aviation will not be able to take off. Anyone doubting?
We do not need the territory of Turkey. Only directly the straits and the northern regions of Syria. It is quite doable and real.
Five days were enough for Georgia, there were also "straits" - the Roki tunnel. But then Shoigu did not lead the army.

[shoroh]

And better, we need cooperation with Turkey. Increased flow of goods, and mutual benefit. And let all these military campaigns be a thing of the past. I hope Erdogan understands the price of his ambitions and we can find a compromise with Turkey.

[Altai72]

The Turkish army went on the offensive.

[Altai72]

Turks shot down a Russian UAV.

[Prahlad]

This is even good! The flywheel of war is swinging

[Altai72]

War is always bad!

[Roman070280]

From the S-400 ??)))

[Altai72]

Imagine from an artillery gun

[Alsur]

Quote: McLarenFly

and if without trolling and essentially? those who oppose the legitimate (supposedly) power with weapons in their hands - in the opinion of the Ministry of Defense of Russia and local users - are terrorists? then it turns out that in the Donbass terrorists or something, or what? or is it not working there, is it working here? double standards and hypocrisy turns out ..

Everywhere they have double standards and the United States is probably in the first place in this matter. But the caliphate in the vast territories of many countries, plants of its ideology, they tried to build and spread not in the Donbass and in Lugansk. There is no point in discussing this topic, there were a lot of these discussions. But in any case, in Donbass and Lugansk, people live on their own land and their opinion is important and should be reckoned with.

[Altai72]

Turkey is preparing for the tourist embargo of Russia. Turkey exempts citizens of 6 countries from obtaining a Turkish visa. These are Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain and the United Kingdom.

[Thrifty]

Altai 72 - all tourists in Turkey will be fed exclusively with tomatoes, 6 times a day, 6 tomatoes per tooth

[The leader of the Redskins]

Have you rested in Turkey? Everything is fine with food. Well, maybe only pork is not enough, and alcohol in hotels is even better than in Egypt.

[raki-uzo]

I don’t think there will be an embargo, just Russia will do everything possible so that its citizens do not rest in Turkey. This is good because if you manage to get tourists from these countries, hotels will reduce prices for local tourists. Because Europeans spend more than Russians, and although their numbers will be lower, hotels will still earn the same and lower prices for local tourists. It's good.

[Altai72]

The Turks took Nerayib without loss. A huge number of trophies, about 50 killed by SAA, 4 tanks and one BMP were shot down, one T-90 was taken as a trophy.

[Grits]

Quote: Altai72

The Turks took Nerayib without loss. A huge number of trophies, about 50 killed by SAA, 4 tanks and one BMP were shot down, one T-90 was taken as a trophy.

No wonder. The Syrian army against the Turkish is still much weaker. Moreover, we know which Arabs are warriors.

[Alex Justice]

The Turks took Nerayib without loss. A huge number of trophies, about 50 killed by SAA, 4 tanks and one BMP were shot down, one T-90 was taken as a trophy.

Knocked out:
SU planes - 57 pieces
T tanks - 90 pieces
Sigletov MIG - 35 pieces
AK assault rifles - 47 pieces

[Altai72]

It’s not fair, I’m the news for you, and you are my cons))) Well, scoop it from the zombie

[Thrifty]

Altai 72 - go on, I want to hear from you about the arrival of Erdogad in Moscow to accept the surrender of the Russian Army, and the coronation of Erdogad to the post of coral and honorary sultan of all Eurasia, with headquarters in the Kremlin! !!

[no better place for]

Wrong news. It is necessary such a type of saa took this, this))

[Grits]

Quote: Altai72

Well, scoop out of the zombie

I understand that you draw their Turkish truth broadcaster?

[Thrifty]

Gritsa - a man tells his dreams. ..

[Altai72]

From independent sources.

[Grits]

Quote: Altai72

From independent sources.

And we, then, are dependent?

[Altai72]

And I did not dispute your sources. It's just that everything I wrote about in Russian resources is already being confirmed.

[Romanenko]

Quote: "According to the US military, the Russian and Turkish military are on the verge of a large-scale military conflict that could break out at any moment in the Syrian province of Idlib. However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict can be avoided."
Judging by the text of the statement, the States are currently actively preparing a conflict situation ...
It is interesting what our special services and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are doing in this world, I hope that they have not taken their favorite position as observers?

[Romario_Argo]

the situation is generally very simple
Turks occupy former military bases, then the Syrian army enters there
Turks supply equipment to the militants and then the Syrians burn it
Turks throw the most combat-ready militants - the Syrians grind them
and so soon we’ll get to Idlib, and the Kurds will be the same if they don’t change their minds

[Prahlad]

According to the latest news

The Russian Air Force bombarded a convoy of Turkish cars northwest of Sarakib in the Idlib countryside.

[SanSanych Gusev]

They’re already fighting the campaign there.

[Altai72]

The number of lost CAA tanks increased to 7, UAVs 2, captured by the Turks 3 tanks and 3 IFVs. Turks go to Sarakip.

[serzh.kost]

well and fake to take the information from the terrorists strongly of course)) there was no offensive, until there was, there was a sluggish attempt, and having lost several units of armored vehicles, they calmed down.
Turkish fanboy seen immediately but not the fact that there will not be, everything is already there in combat readiness

[Xenofont]

As soon as we eased the pressure on the green dirty trick, as already together with the Turks the bandits attack the army on the M4 highway. A little more negotiation and nusra will gain strength again.

[Guazdilla]

The Indians sensed something, something was wrong in this western hemisphere.
The absence of a hint of the presence of primordial mind in wildlife.
As something similar arose on this continent, another meteorite fell or Yellowstone exploded again. Still, this process is so subtle that it did not give a chance to even meditate with people like them in mind. Therefore, the natives were sincerely glad the Europeans visited their region. But, a place over time, so much, it seems, adorned the chelvekoff in the western hemisphere, that their right hemisphere began to fantasize all kinds of nonsense. So the representative of the pindagon confirmed this. But the Turks will start a war with the Russians, according to his considerations, after the next patrol, this is right after the foundation is laid for the third power unit in Akkuyu, which will take place after pumping the second billion cubic meters of gas through the Turkish Stream, etc. etc.

[Jeremiah]

Here recently from all sides sounded "Russian and Turk-brothers forever" For the mention of the arts of the Turks in our land, they filled up with minuses .... Well, okay, who will remember the old ..... In this situation, the weak link is likely to suffer - Syria and its army ... the Turks will knock it out of the captured positions and let's hope and stop there. Without the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the SAA is hardly able to fight against bandit formations, and even more so with the regular army. The Russian Federation, of course, will express concern about the escalation, will issue 101 warnings, will not let a truck full of tomatoes at the border, will return the plane with tourists to do something else ... Well, for this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exists to come up with formidable phrases to cover up the state's failure. They will not dare to face a conflict, not just a military one, even a diplomatic one ... It was when the Turks were even afraid to look north ... Now, even the authority in the region does not smell

[Nastia makarova]

the offensive of the Turks began, let's see who whom

[Dikson]

God bless our children in Syria ...

[Dikson]

ABOUT! There are gentlemen who dream of Russian blood ... here and look at the number of minuses, how many of you are here ..

[Altai72]

The Turks freed 2 of their posts, which were previously surrounded.

[flicker]

Turks freed 2 of their posts that were previously surrounded

They may have been better among the Syrians? And, by the way, not the Turks (the Turks want to build their own state not to fight), but the terrorists and they are already defeated.
There is also infa that the squabble at Erdogan and Fidan began. The latter behaved very incomprehensibly during the failed overthrow of the Sultan (perhaps he was one of the conspirators). Who knows, maybe soon we will not count one of them?

[flicker]

According to the US military, the Russian and Turkish military are on the verge of a large-scale military conflict that could break out at any moment in the Syrian province of Idlib. However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

Well, like, we have nothing to do with it.
First, they turned Turkey on the neo-Ottoman path (they forced the EU to screw the Turks out after so many years of promises), then a “headless horseman,” simply pumped up with neo-Ottomanism and lust for power, was put at the head of the state. Further, they whipped in the ass and they galloped. Well, since the horseman is "without a head", then they surrounded him with the necessary advisers. One of them is the head of Turkish intelligence, Hakan Fidan - he graduated from a magistracy in the United States (it is not clear what he was doing during the attempt to overthrow Erdogan), Gulen's nestling (as well as Erdogan), a sufficiently educated person, unlike Erdogan, could well lead Turkey. But Erdogan became the leader.
Since the neo-Ottoman project (according to the Americans), had to lead inadequate. Because they can scare their neighbors (they say he is violent, can start a war), he can be easily controlled at the same time (he doesn’t have his own head, he uses a stranger: the one next to him, for example, the head of Turkish intelligence Fidan.
So whether the war is going to happen or not does not depend on Erdogan. He is being led into the dark. Therefore, he rushes from side to side: he threateningly declares that he will start a war (this is similar to the influence of Fidan, read: USA), then, not seeing the fear of war among others, he himself starts to panic: help, obey the agreement.
He demanded Gulen from the USA, so his receiver sits nearby - Hakan Fidan.

[akunin]

I’m a coward, probably. I don’t want to fight for the Syrian oil fields and the freedom of the Syrian people did not rest against me (it’s time to cover the booth). I was especially surprised by the above statements about the old name of Istanbul, Mount Ararat, the Bosphorus with the Dardanelles and so on. Do you want Turkish blood? But how do you have to shed your own? Didn’t have to help Erdogan, let the Turkish military dump him. No one canceled the economic levers. If started to push, then push to the end.

[impostor]

However, the Pentagon hopes that the conflict will be avoided.

It goes without saying - seize the moment and throw an ax at the Turkish checkpoint

[Shahno]

I do not know. If we come to an agreement with Russia, "The guns are silent." What about the Turks, only God knows

[Oleg Salov]

Turkey has no chance against Russia, everyone understands this, except for Erdogashka, but they will taunt him in every way, and then they will just throw everything and their own people, in order not to bring the matter to tragedy, will simply be overthrown and that’s all, nobody needs a war with Russia, and Turkey even more so.

[flicker]

everyone understands this except Erdogashka

Yes, most likely he also understands this, because he apologized.
Another thing is that he became (more precisely, he won the competition) the "driver" of the train, who must race along the rails of neo-Ottomanism. He does it with undisguised pleasure. But defeat is not part of his plans. He does not want to start one-on-one with Russia, but he does not really want to stop the train either.

[g1washntwn]

I ask the administration of the site to check this topic for violations of the site rules under item "k" and take action against violators.

[Super]

War is inevitable. We have to pile Turkey again

[TatarinSSSR]

Putin and Erdogan are not fools. War will not allow. There will be an agreement.