It’s the response, together with the SAA, to the pro-Turkey group raids against Moscow's allied militias in Maasaran. There is an escalation in the region.
SAA and Russia eliminate spokesman and head of the media of the pro-Turkey group. Moreover, in a delicate moment, due to the escalation of the internal war between militias.
The excuse is an "anti-terrorism" operation in Harem, Salqin, Jisr al-Shughur, al-Dana, Idlib city and other places. In a few days there have been dozens of arrests.
TAF movements in Zawiya, targeted by the SAA with a remote offensive. Ankara fears that the allied militias will be put in difficulty and a surprise offensive.
Members of the Guardians of Religion arrested in al-Fu'ah, as part of an “anti-terrorism” campaign. The Qaedist group, however, seeks revenge against the recent attacks suffered.
The most likely hypothesis: it is the work of a rival militia. In the area live several leaders of the group, which has recently suffered an escalation of attacks.
Prolonged clashes between Sultan Murad, Ahrar al-Sharqiya and the Hamza Division in Sere Kaniye. The TAF impose a curfew. The cause is always the resources.