No civilians have exited through a humanitarian corridor set up by Russia and the Syrian government nearly a week ago. Photo: AFPBeirut: Syrian troops and allied militias have captured a number of villages and towns in a rebel-held region near the capital, in the largest advance since a wide-scale offensive began last month, state media and activists reported on Sunday. The reporter said the Syrian troops had crossed a “moat” and seized around 12 square kms. The observatory and the Syrian Civil Defense said civilians fleeing the advancing troops were taking cover in underground shelters. Meanwhile, no civilians have exited through a humanitarian corridor set up by Russia and the Syrian government nearly a week ago.

Source: Mint March 04, 2018 13:07 UTC