Russia takes concrete steps to implement Syria ceasefire, Turkey continues shelling

Moscow has started taking concrete steps to implement the ceasefire in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, shelling of the Syrian territory is continuing from Turkey despite the peace deal.

The intensity of Russian airstrikes in Syria has “significantly” decreased over the past two days, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Igor Konashenkov told a media briefing on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Moscow handed over the hotline contact to the US, as required by the joint plan to monitor the truce.

As yet there has been no reply from the American side, Konashenkov added.
 [kurdishdailynews.org]
24/2/16
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