Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib BBC News

At least 33 Turkish soldiers have died in a Syrian government attack in oppositionheld northwestern Syria, in a major escalation of the conflict. Turkey, which backs the opposition, says it hit 200 government targets in response, neutralising 309 soldiers. Russia, Syria s key military ally, says Turkish troops were attacked in Idlib province by Syrian forces while operating alongside jihadist fighters. The EU has warned the crisis could escalate further. There is a risk of sliding into a major open