Russia recorded two ceasefire violations in Syria in a day

Russia in the commission on the facts of violations of the cessation of hostilities in Syria per day recorded two violations, Turkey – not a single one, according to the newsletter on the website of the Russian Defense Ministry.

“The Russian side of the representative office of the joint Russian-Turkish commission to consider issues related to violations of the cessation of hostilities, recorded two facts of the opening of fire in the provinces: Idlib – 1, Latakia – 1. The Turkish part of the representation of the facts of the opening of fire was not recorded”, – the message said.

It is noted that during the day the Center for the Reconciliation of the warring parties and the control of the movement of refugees did not carry out humanitarian actions.

The armed conflict in Syria has been ongoing since 2011. At the end of 2017, a victory was announced over the terrorist group IS (the Islamic State*) in Syria and Iraq. In some areas of the country, stripping from militants continues. At the moment, a political settlement, the restoration of Syria, and the return of refugees are in the forefront.

* – Terrorist organization banned in Russia