Total of 904 Settlements Have Joined Syrian Ceasefire - Russian Defense Ministry

The number of settlements that have joined the cessation of hostilities in war-torn Syria has increased to 904, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The settlements in Latakia, Hama, and Homs provinces have joined the cesefire.

"Within the last 24 hours, truce agreements have been reached with representatives of nine settlements in Latakia (5), Hama (2), and Homs (2) provinces, bringing the total number of settlements that have joined the ceasefire to 904," the ministry said in a daily bulletin posted on its website.

According to the document, negotiations on joining ceasefire regime have continued with field commanders of armed opposition units operating in Damascus, Homs, Quneitra and Aleppo provinces.