The terrorists (are facing) big losses in the area," he told Reuters.Idlib is part of Russian-engineered "de-escalation zones" meant to reduce fighting in western Syria. Turkish troops are also present in northern Idlib under the de-escalation deal struck with Assad's allies Russia and Iran. "Most of them are sleeping on the ground, in tents that can't protect from the rain or the cold. OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said that in Idlib province 55 percent of communities are overburdened. "The greatest need we're seeing among people struggling to survive in this part of Syria is for food.

Source: Egypt Today January 05, 2018 16:41 UTC