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Briefing by Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria (September 6, 2018)

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

Representatives of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation held a humanitarian action in the settlement of Shukaydila, Aleppo province.

Civilians received 450 sets of food products with the total weight more than a ton. Military medics have provided medical assistance to 175 people, including 88 children over the past day.

In total, since the Russian Centre for Reconciliation started settlement process, it carried out 1,919 humanitarian actions. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered amounts to 2,962.81 tons.

Russian military medics have provided medical assistance to 313 people, including 146 children over the past day.

Former insurgents in southwest of the Syrian Arab Republic surrendered five small arms, one grenade launcher, two improvised explosive devices, seven improvised grenades, one 82-mm mortar projectile, nine optical sights, equipment and spare parts for small arms.

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. In the past day there were shelling attacks at Qinsabba (3), Slenfa (2), Saraf, Safsafa, Zarur, Ikko Ein-al-Qantara, Jubb-al-Zarur, Nahshaba, Qellaz, Nabi-Mate, positions of government troops near Shillif, Latakia province, Maqanis-al-Duwayri (3), Ballirmoun (2), Handrat, northwest outskirts of Aleppo, positions of government troops near Tall-Bazzam Mount, Hama province. Besides, there were shelling attacks againstTadef, Aleppo province, from Turkish-baked formations seizing positions near the town of al-Bab.

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.