Air and ground attacks on Syria's Idlib must stop, calls for ceasefire

ANKARA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Air and ground attacks on Syria's Idlib must stop and a ceasefire must be established in the area, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was reported as saying by broadcaster NTV on Monday.

Last week, the presidents of Turkey, Iran, and Russia failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Syrian government offensive in the rebel-held Idlib province. The United Nations fears an offensive could cause a humanitarian catastrophe involving tens of thousands of civilians.