TEHRAN (FNA)- Moscow is calling on Ankara to agree its military actions with the Syrian government, as well as to refrain from attacking opposition and ethnic groups in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"We closely monitor the Turkish Armed Forces’ military operation in Syria. Certainly, we share the Turkish Republic’s wish to struggle against the ISIL which is an embodiment of the international evil, but at the same time we would like to draw attention to the need for following international law and to coordinate all military operations in the territory of a sovereign state with the legitimate government of that country," the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during her weekly press briefing, TASS reported.

"We are calling on Turkish partners for selective approach in choosing targets for the anti-terrorism operation and for avoiding strikes on the sites of deployment of opposition and ethnic groups, including Syrian Kurds also fighting against the ISIL," she added.

Turkey declared on August 24 that the Turkish Army has launched 'Euphrates Shield' military operation in Syria on August 24, as Ankara claims that it has begun to cleanse the ISIL terrorists from its border with the Arab country

But, despite Ankara's allegation, Turkish military forces suppout militant groups in Northern Syria, and fight against Kurdish forces in the region.

The Spokesperson also pointed out that currently "the most important task is to present a common front with all parties concerned and to fight against the terrorist threat."

Meanwhile, Turkey's General Staff said in a statement the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and its affiliated terrorist groups, backed up by the Turkish army, air forces and artillery units, have been significantly advancing in Northern Aleppo in recent days.

"Over 10 villages and a total area of 400 square kilometers in Northern Syria have been captured by FSA and other militants since the start of the Turkish military operations known as 'Euphrates Shield' in Jarabulus region," the statement said.

Co-President of Syria Democratic Council (MSD) Ilham Ahmad had announced that 50 Turkish tanks have been stationed in Jarabulus city in Northern Aleppo province and are being supported by Turkish air force.

According to CNN Turk broadcaster, about 200 service personnel from armored forces and 150 special forces troops were involved in the Euphrates Shield military operation in Syria. At least 13 Turkish F-16 fighters, two rescue aircraft, one tanker aircraft and a plane equipped with airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) provided air support for the Turkish military.

By Fars News Agency