This is interesting, the article wonders if Erdogan (Turkey) and Russia (Putin) might have made a deal and the opposition is upset. I think that's mainly towards the end of the article.
Syrian army makes gains in Idlib, opposition blames Turkey
Khaled al-Khateb February 19, 2020
ALEPPO, Syria — The Russian-backed Syrian regime forces and their loyal militias regained full control of the strategic M5 highway, connecting Aleppo to Hama, Homs and Damascus. The Syrian government forces have been also rapidly advancing toward the towns of the western Aleppo countryside, which has come under heavy airstrikes since the beginning of February, and made new gains Feb. 16.
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“It all seemed as if Turkey reconciled with Russia to give covert consent to the regime's offensive to take control over the M4 and M5 highway,†Issa told Al-Monitor.
“Syrians blame Turkey for the ongoing Syrian regime advance, the displacement and shelling. They had pinned high hopes on the Turkish army to prevent the Syrian regime from taking over the remaining areas,†Mohammad Idlibi, a teacher in the countryside of Aleppo, told Al-Monitor.
Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/02/syrian-regime-offensive-turkey-army.html#ixzz6ERliGsbu
