Turkey, Russia agree to Idlib safe zone

The leaders of Russia and Turkey have agreed to establish a demilitarised zone in Syria’s Idlib province – the last major stronghold of anti-government rebels – to avoid a full-scale Syrian offensive

Syrian government

Kurdish forces

Turkey / Turkish-backed Syrian rebels

Syrian rebel / jihadist forces 


Air base 
Observation posts (approximate):  Russian    Turkish

TURKEY
SYRIA 
Damascus 
IRAQ
JORDAN
200km 120 miles


Kilis
Menagh
Azaz
TURKEY
Bab 
al-Hawa
Aleppo 
Afis
Saraqib
Abu al-Duhur 
Maarrat al-Nu’man
IDLIB PROVINCE
Reyhanli
Afrin
Tal Rifaat
Al Bab
Mediterranean Sea
Khmeimim (Russian)
Khan Shaykhun
Jisr al- Shughour
Idlib
Latakia 
SYRIA
Hama
30km 20 miles

Demilitarised zone: 15-20km wide. “Radical militants” and heavy weaponry to withdraw by Oct 15. Troops from Russia and Turkey to conduct joint patrols


Sources: Associated Press, Syria Live Map      © GRAPHIC NEWS