The statement read that 3 civilians were killed and 12 civilians were wounded in the attack.
"Despite repeated warnings we made to the authorities of the Russian Federation, the military operations by the regime forces continue in Idlib region in violation of the existing memorandums and agreements with the Russian Federation, causing great harm to the civilian/innocent people and gradually turning into a humanitarian drama," said ministry.
"In the face of these ongoing operations in violation of all memorandums and agreements threatening the supply route to the Turkish Observation Point No. 9, a deployment of our forces was started on August 19, 2019 at 5.30 am with advance information supplied to the Russian Federation, in order to keep the supply routes open, to ensure the safety of our observation post and to prevent further loss of civilian/innocent lives in the region."
During the transit, an airstrike launched on our convoy at 08.55 am caused 3 civilians to lose their lives and left 12 civilians wounded.
"We strongly condemn this attack which contradicts the existing agreements, cooperation, and dialogue with the Russian Federation. Without prejudice to our rights to self-defense, we expect the necessary measures to be taken to prevent recurrence of such incidents."
ILKHA