Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to an attack on Turkish troops by Syrian government forces in Idlib, which resulted in the death of six Turkish soldiers and injuries to nine others. Erdogan stated that Turkey would take action and not remain passive following the incident. In retaliation, Turkey launched strikes in Idlib, killing approximately 36 Syrian soldiers. The Turkish government claims that the location of their troops had been communicated to Syrian forces beforehand, a statement that was contradicted by the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria. They claimed that Turkey did not inform Russia of troop movements in the area. This escalation has sparked concerns about the potential for a larger military operation by Turkey in Idlib, which could undermine Turkish-Russian agreements concerning the region.

A significant protest took place in Mingora city, Swat, against recent terrorist activities. The demonstration saw a large turnout, with thousands of citizens demanding peace. Leaders from various political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, Awami National Party, PTM, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, were present. Protesters held the government responsible for establishing peace and called for action regarding a school van attack and an encounter on a bypass road. They questioned the return of the Taliban to Swat and demanded immediate justice for the victims of recent violence. The protest was marked by the participation of teachers, students, lawyers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.