Syrian Troops Gain More Ground From Rebels
Syrian government forces captured new areas from insurgents in their offensive in the northwest Saturday, as Turkey sent more reinforcements into the war-torn country, state media and opposition activists said.
A Turkish military convoy passes near the city of Idlib on Feb. 8.
Photographer: Omar Haj Kadour/AFP via Getty Images
Damascus, Syria (AP) -- Syrian government forces captured new areas from insurgents in their efforts to control a key highway in the northwest Saturday, as Turkey sent more reinforcements into the war-torn country, state media and opposition activists said.
The weekslong government offensive has created a humanitarian crisis with about 600,000 people fleeing their homes in Syria's last rebel stronghold since the beginning of December, according to the United Nations.