Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in a crucial phone conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during a National Security Council meeting on Thursday. The discussion, as reported by Trkiye's Communications Directorate, centered on significant regional and global issues, particularly focusing on the evolving dynamics of the Syrian conflict. According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan conveyed to Guterres that the Syrian conflict has entered a "new phase," which he described as being managed with composure. He emphasized Trkiye's primary aim of preventing further instability and civilian casualties in Syria. The Turkish president underscored the urgent need for the Syrian regime to engage with its people to achieve a comprehensive political solution. Erdogan reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to de-escalating tensions, safeguarding civilians, and facilitating the political process. Meanwhile, the conflict in Syria continues to intensify. Anti-regime groups, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham , have been advancing against Assad regime forces since November 27, pushing deep into the Hama province. Russian aircraft have been providing support to the Syrian regime as fierce clashes persist. Notably, anti-regime armed groups recently shot down one of two helicopters that departed from Hama Military Airport, while the other helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing. The ongoing battles have resulted in anti-regime forces seizing several villages west of Hama's city center. The groups captured Erze, al-Wahshiyya, Kafrtun, and Yadgun before advancing towards Hama Military Airport. In a parallel development, on November 30, these groups captured significant portions of central Aleppo following a rapid advance from its western countryside, gaining near-total control of Idlib province. Additionally, the opposition Syrian National Army launched Operation Dawn of Freedom against the PKK/YPG terrorist group on December 1, successfully liberating the town of Tel Rifaat. The PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Trkiye, the US, and the EU, has conducted a 40-year terror campaign against Trkiye, resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 individuals, including women, children, infants, and the elderly. The YPG, the PKK's Syrian offshoot, has been attempting to establish a "terror corridor" along the Turkish border, prompting Trkiye to deploy troops to prevent this and protect local populations from terrorist oppression.