Militants Breached Ceasefire In 3 Syrian Provinces Over Past 24 Hours - Russian Military

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 08th May, 2019) Militants have violated ceasefire regime in the Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Idlib and Latakia over the past 24 hours, the head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Syrian Reconciliation, Maj. Gen. Viktor Kupchishin, said on Tuesday.

"The situation in the Idlib de-escalation zone remains tense. Violations of ceasefire by the illegal armed groups operating there continue," Kupchishin said at a briefing, adding that the breaches were registered in three Syrian provinces.

The Russian center has also delivered 500 food packages to the residents of the Syrian eastern province of Deir ez-Zor.

Russia, alongside Turkey and Iran, is a guarantor of the ceasefire regime in Syria. Moscow has also been assisting Damascus through supporting the struggle against terrorist groups, providing humanitarian aid to local residents and facilitating the return of refugees.