35 militant squads are ready to side with government forces in a de-escalation zone established in the province of Idlib, the Russian Defense Ministry’s centre for reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria reported on Monday.
“In the eastern de-escalation zone of Idlib, as a result of talks held with leaders of illegal armed formations, 35 terrorist squads have claimed their readiness to side with the government troops,” the center said in a statement.
The statement added that Talbisah, Al-Ghantu and Umm Sharshuhs settlements in the province of Homs joined the ceasefire regime and 600 civilians have returned to the settlements of Jaba and Kafr Antun.
