Idlib

At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria's Idlib, state TV says

The Defense Ministry said the weapons and war remnants were being stored at the site before being transported elsewhere, and that some of its personnel were among those wounded.

The aftermath of a deadly car bomb in Syria's Idlib Province, September 1, 2026.
The aftermath of a deadly car bomb in Syria's Idlib Province, September 1, 2026.

At least five killed, several injured after ammo-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib province

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026.

Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis

A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014

Confusion over fate of ISIS commander after US-led raid in Iraq


Ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes at a cost for Turkey's Erdogan

After six hours of talks with Vladimir Putin, a somber Erdogan announced an accord which cements territorial gains by Russian-backed Syrian forces over Turkish-backed rebels.

A wall along the border between Turkey and Syria is pictured at the Syrian town of Atimah, Idlib province, in this picture taken from Reyhanli, Hatay province, Turkey October 10, 2017

Russia, Turkey agree ceasefire deal for Syria's Idlib

Russia and Turkey back opposing sides in Syria's nine-year conflict, with Moscow supporting President Bashar al-Assad and Turkey backing some rebel groups.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shake hands during a news conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020.

Two Syrian war planes downed as Turkey begins operation against Assad

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar responded, vowing retaliation against any attack on Turkish forces or observation posts in Idlib under Turkey's right to self-defense.

Syrian President Bashar al Assad visits Syrian army troops in war-torn northwestern Idlib province, Syria, October 22, 2019

Turkish-backed rebels say they seized town in Syria's Idlib

Assad's forces, supported by Russian air power, are trying to retake the last large rebel-held region after nine years of war. Nearly a million Syrians have been displaced by the latest fighting.

People walk past a damaged building in the city of Idlib on May 31, 2019.

Syrian bomb kills 16th Turkish troop in Idlib this month

Turkish forces retaliated and destroyed 21 "regime targets", the ministry said, adding the soldier was a tank mechanic who died while being transferred to the hospital.

Syrian President Bashar al Assad visits Syrian army troops in war-torn northwestern Idlib province, Syria, October 22, 2019

Turkey and Russia seek deal as 900,000 flee Idlib

Ankara told Washington it is trying to help Syrians in Idlib and got support from the Trump administration

A wall along the border between Turkey and Syria is pictured at the Syrian town of Atimah, Idlib province, in this picture taken from Reyhanli, Hatay province, Turkey October 10, 2017

What it’s like on the ground helping Syrians fleeing Idlib

Free Burma Rangers faith group helps hundreds of families who fled fighting in Idlib

Members of the Free Burma Rangers provide aid to Syrians near Manbj in February 2020

US seeks to pivot to Turkey-first policy on Syria

The US hopes to push Turkey to greater action against the Syrian regime and Russia in Syria’s northern Idlib province

James Jeffrey, U.S. State Department special representative for Syria Engagement, testifies before a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on President Trump's decision to remove U.S. forces from Syria, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2019

Analysts say Turkish threats buying time for political solution in Idlib

Already reeling under punishing refugee load, Ankara looks to Russia to green-light bigger say along border in face of powerful Syrian military thrust.

A Syrian army soldier holds a Syrian flag as he stands on a military vehicle in Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib

Turkey vows response after more soldiers killed

Turkey has increasingly taken over parts of northern Syria since 2016. It initially invaded northern Syria to stop US-backed Kurdish forces from expanding.

Turkish and Russian military vehicles return following a joint patrol in northeast Syria, as they are pictured from near the Turkish border town of Kiziltepe in Mardin province, Turkey, November 1, 2019