Peaceful settlement of the conflict and rendering of comprehensive assistance are the main vectors of work in the Syrian Arab Republic.

There are favourable conditions in most areas of the Syrian Arab Republic that enable IDPs to return back to their homes.

Representatives of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation checked the availability of medicines and the quality of medical care provided in the village of Marrat (the province of Deir ez-Zor).

Five people were provided with medical care, baby food, vitamins, antibiotics, and bandages.

Despite the ceasefire regime being established throughout the country, there are still cases of ceasefire regime violation by illegal armed formations in the Idlib de-escalation zone.

Over the past 24 hours, insurgents attacked Royset-Rushu (twice), Bait-Smayra, Msibin, Safsafa and Barisha, as well as positions of SAA near the settlements of Chiftlin-Hanifa and Mamuhiyah (Latakia province), a research center (twice), the Academy of Assad, the al-Hamdaniyah district (five times) in the city of ALEPPO, as well as the Khalfa settlement of Hama province.

On August 11, 2018, in the evening, Russian air defence systems of the Hmeymim Air Base air base detected a unidentified small-size air target (drone) launched from a territory occupied by illegal armed formations.

The anti-aircraft systems eliminated the air target at a considerable distance form the air base. No casualties or material damage was caused. The Hmeymim Air Base functions as planned.

The Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides urges leaders of illegal armed formations operating in the Idlib de-escalation zone to cease hostilities and move towards peaceful settlement of the situation in areas they occupy.