“These unilateral actions can undermine stability in this already vulnerable region, aggravate the humanitarian situation and nullify the progress achieved by the actions of the international coalition against IG *, of which Turkey is a member,” she wrote on her Twitter.

Freeland called on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and unhindered access by those in need to humanitarian assistance.

* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.