Erdogan demands Syrian army withdrawal, says its losses just beginning

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Turkey on February 27, 2020. (REUTERS Photo)

ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan demanded on Monday that Syrian government forces in northwest Syria withdraw to lines determined by Turkey, adding that their losses in attacks by Turkey and rebel forces were just beginning.

"If they do not withdraw to the lines Turkey has determined as soon as possible, they will not have a head left on their shoulders," Erdogan said in a speech in Ankara.