“Syria sharply condemns the statements of the Turkish regime and the pullback of military equipment on the Syrian-Turkish border, which is a gross violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions providing for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the SAR,” the SAR MFA press service said in a statement.
It is noted that Turkey ignores the Adan agreement, which can ensure the security of the country's borders, showing its expansionist appetites.
It is also reported that Damascus has blamed a number of Kurdish groups that have “relied on the American project,” despite a warning from the Syrian authorities about the dangers of such cooperation.
As stated in the statement, Syria will repel aggression "in all legal ways" and is ready to accept "its lost sons (Kurds. - RT )" in case they return to "rational thinking and embark on the right path."
Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the Turkish leadership to reconsider its position regarding the start of a military operation in northeast Syria.
On October 5, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the country could launch a military operation in northern Syria in the coming days.
Later, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the completion of preparations for the operation.
Great Britain and Italy expressed concern over Turkey’s intention to launch a military operation in northeastern Syria.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held telephone conversations with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, during which the ministers paid special attention to the situation in Syria.
The US Department of Defense has announced "the possible destabilizing consequences of actions for Turkey itself" after a military operation against Kurdish forces.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif opposed Turkey’s military operation in Syria.