TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed Moscow's concern over the actions by the Turkish army and Ankara-backed opposition units in Northern Syria and their potential impact on peace efforts in the Syrian conflict, according to the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday expressed Russia's concern over the ongoing military operation by the Turkish army and Ankara-backed Syrian opposition in Northern Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Sputnik reported.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu briefed Lavrov in a phone call on the progress of the Euphrates Shield operation to clear Syrian town of Jarabulus of the ISIL terrorists.

"The sides exchanged opinions on the situation in Syria. Lavrov expressed Moscow's concern over the actions by the Turkish army and Ankara-backed opposition units in northern Syria and their potential impact on peace efforts in the Syrian conflict," the ministry said in a statement.

According to the statement, the ministers also agreed that the sides will continue expert consultations on coordination of actions in line with UNSC resolutions on Syria.

The Turkish Army with the air support of the US-led coalition has launched 'Euphrates Shield' military operation in Syria, 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.

Meanwhile, Damascus condemned Ankara's military operation and entry of Turkish special forces and tanks into Syria while Moscow has expressed�deeply concern about what is happening in the Syrian-Turkish border area.

By Fars News Agency