“The Republic of Belarus is watching with deep concern the growth of tension in northeast Syria. We consider it important that all parties act in line with the joint agreements reached in the framework of the Astana process and avoid actions that could lead to an escalation of the situation in this complex region, ”the statement of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said.

The ministry called on "to urgently return to dialogue in order to find political ways to resolve the crisis while respecting the territorial integrity of Syria."

On October 9, Ankara announced the start of the ground part of the military operation "Spring of Peace" in northeastern Syria. EU and US condemned the operation.