Hulusi Akar's striking statement on 'Syria': If Assad had cooperated with us during his time, it wouldn't have been like this.

On November 27, a conflict began between the Assad regime forces and anti-regime armed groups in the western countryside of Aleppo province in northern Syria. On November 27-28, anti-regime armed groups rapidly advanced from the western countryside of Aleppo towards the center, capturing a large part of the center on November 30. The armed groups took control of the Khan Shaykhun district on November 30, establishing dominance throughout Idlib.

The opposition disrupted the terrorist corridor game of the separatist organization as a result of the conflicts they engaged in. The Syrian National Army (SNA), which captured the Kuweires Airport, cut off the connection between Aleppo-Raqqa and Tal Rifaat-Manbij, and liberated Tal Rifaat.

"IF HE HAD COOPERATED WITH US..."

Journalist Hacı Yakışıklı shared notes from his meeting with former Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar regarding developments in Syria during a live broadcast on TV100. Yakışıklı stated that Akar said, "The conflict in Syria is developing outside of Turkey. If Assad had cooperated with us during his time, we wouldn't have reached this stage."

Here are Hulusi Akar's remarks;

• The conflicts on the ground are events developing outside of Turkey. We know HTS from a distance. They act independently. There may be those who give them cues.
• Due to the war in Ukraine, there is fatigue and passivity in Russia. Anti-regime groups are benefiting from this passivity. Great powers are using the tools they find.
• What the PKK/YPG is, is clear from our perspective. We need to act very carefully and take the necessary security measures.
• Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in control of the events. The most serious question is: Will they be able to hold on to the areas they have taken?
• Assad will have things to do. It seems he has not yet taken action. The greatest sensitivity of this movement is the air forces of Russia and the regime. It is essential to closely monitor these and not allow any gaps.
• If Assad had cooperated with us during his time, we wouldn't have reached this stage. We have no eye on anyone's land. We do not want new refugees. We have told them this. Under these conditions, relations have become more difficult.
• In Russia, the atmosphere of distrust with Iran has increased. There are multifaceted events. It is not possible to say 'only HTS is involved.' We need to look at who won and who lost.
• Russia, Iran, and Syria will lose. Our job is our own security. We must not give concessions and leave gaps. No matter what happens, our issue is our borders.