MOSCOW — Syrian government forces have unilaterally ceased fire in the northern Idlib province, the last major rebel stronghold, Russia said Sunday, while opposition activists reported continued shelling and airstrikes. Fighting erupted in Idlib late last month, effectively shattering a cease-fire negotiated by Russia and Turkey that had been in place since September. The pro-government Syrian Central Military Media said government forces responded to shelling by militants Sunday on the edge of Idlib. The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defence also reported shelling near the town of Jisr al-Shughour without reporting any casualties. Syrian government forces intensified their attacks as of April 30 on Idlib.

Source: National Post May 19, 2019 11:45 UTC