Report of the Russian Centre for reconciliation of opposing sides in the Syrian Arab Republic (March 8, 2016)

General information on the application of measures for the reconciliation of opposing sides

In the course of last 24 hours, preliminary ceasefire agreements have been achieved with commanders of 2 armed formations with total staff up to 300 men active in the Damascus province. In total, 37 ceasefire application forms have been signed with leaders of armed groupings.

Total number of towns, which had joined the ceasefire agreements, remained 42 ones.

In the Hama province, meeting of national reconciliation participants took place by the initiative of the governor and widespread support of population. More than 400 delegates, who represented 82 towns and villages, stated that it was necessary to maintain unity of Syria by ceasefire and establishing national political dialogue.

Results of ceasefire monitoring

In the course of last 24 hours, 7 ceasefire violations have been registered (Aleppo – 4, Idlib –2, Latakia – 1).

Sheikh Maqsood inhabited area (Aleppo) has suffered an artillery attack.

Five civilians have been injured by a mortar attack in Fua and Kafr Khaya (Idlib province).

Russian Aerospace Forces and Syrian Air Forces did not make strikes on armed formations, which follow ceasefire regime and informed the Russian or American Centres for reconciliation about their location.

Humanitarian aid to the population of Syria

The Russian Centre for reconciliation of opposing sides continues providing humanitarian aid to the Syrian population. Citizens of al-Tall (Damascus province) have received 4.2 tons of humanitarian aid, most of which contained food products.

Additional information

Infrastructure of towns and villages, which joined the ceasefire regime, is being restored.

In Sneisel (Homs province), water supply system has been recovered. Electrical energy supply system is being fixed up.

Near Daraya (Damascus province), mine-clearing operations and elimination of explosive devices are being held in order to provide humanitarian events and security of civilians.