Syria, Turkey strengthens its military presence in Kurdistan Ankara builds barracks and checkpoints along the M4 east of the country. There is a… Syria, Turkey strengthens its military presence in Kurdistan 27 October 2020 Francesco Bussoletti Defence, Defence and Security Ankara builds barracks and checkpoints along the M4 east of the country. There is a fear of an escalation. In Idlib, Russia hits Failaq Al-Sham (the Sham Legion)’s heart.