Sources to Al Mayadeen: No Syria-Turkey meeting took place at Hmeimim
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Following multiple claims that a meeting between Syrian and Turkish military delegations at the Hmeimim airbase, senior and well-informed sources denied any such meeting.
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In this photo taken Tuesday, April 10, 2012, the border crossing between Turkey and Syria is seen from a refugee camp near the border, in Kilis, Turkey. (AP)
Senior and well-informed Syrian sources denied to Al Mayadeen that any meeting took place between the Syrian and Turkish sides in Hmeimim, in Latakia Province, western Syria.
This comes after Turkish media reported that a meeting occurred between Syrian and Turkish military delegations at the Hmeimim airbase, mediated by Russia.
Unrest in Northern Syria
In northern Syria, tensions have escalated as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) reportedly blocked roads leading to the Bab al-Hawa crossing, the sole crossing left open by Turkey amid recent developments in Aleppo's countryside.
The Turkish military has responded by deploying significant reinforcements to border crossings with Idlib and Aleppo.
Amid these developments, the Turkish occupation forces dispersed a protest at a checkpoint in Atarib, Aleppo, with reports of injuries.
Opposition sources have also claimed that Turkey has closed the Reyhanli, Bab al-Salameh, and Jarabulus crossings in Aleppo's countryside following incidents where Turkish nationals were reportedly attacked by protesters.
Further incidents include gunfire targeting Turkish armored vehicles in Afrin, clashes between Turkish occupation forces and militants at Bab al-Salameh crossing, and an attack on a Turkish security vehicle in northern Syria. Additionally, the Turkish occupation authorities governor's office in Afrin was reportedly stormed, and there are reports of internet disruptions across northern Syria.
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