Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Syrian gov't forced to stabilize Idlib: Russia


(MENAFN) The head of the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria said that militias groups have increased combat activity in Syria's Idlib, Homs and Lattakia provinces, using aerial drones and suicide bombers to attack positions of Syrian government forces.

"Of particular concern is the situation in Idlib province where illegal armed groups that joined the ranks of Al-Nusra Front terrorist organization have increased combat activity," Maj. Gen. Alexei Tsygankov said at a daily briefing, Sputnik reported.

"There have been attempts by extremists to break through the Syrian army defenses in the Northern part of Homs province with the use of suicide bombers, as well as attacks on the positions of government troops in Lattakia province," Tsygankov said.

"Launches of attack aerial drones are being carried out from the territory occupied by militants," the general added.

According to Tsygankov, units of the Syrian government forces "are forced to take appropriate measures to stabilize the situation in the region."

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