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On December 4, a patrol of the Russian Military Police came under attack in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa, according to a number of news sources.
One of the patrol’s vehicles was reportedly struck by an improvised explosive device as it was passing on a road near the town of Izraa in the northeastern countryside of Daraa. No casualties or material losses were reported as a result of the attack.
The Ministry of Defense of Russia has not commented on the alleged attack, yet. The ministry usually acknowledges attacks on Russian troops in Syria within a few days.
In October, a similar attack targeted a Russian Military Police patrol between the towns of Saida and Om Elmiathin in the eastern Daraa countryside. Back then, a few service members were allegedly wounded.
The Russian Military Police operates in different parts of Daraa to monitor the implementation of the reconciliation agreement, which was renewed a few months ago only.
Despite recent attacks, Syrian authorities remain committed to the agreement. On December 4, the authorities released 21 prisoners from Daraa.
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Russia has been making immense effort to stabilize Daraa. Last week, a prominent former rebel commander from the governorate was spotted in Moscow, where he was reportedly discussing new measures to improve security in his region.
