Number of Settlements Joining Syrian Ceasefire Increases to 971

A total number of Syrian settlements that joined the truce in the war-torn country in the last 24 hours reached 971, as 46 violations of the ceasefire regime were registered, the Russian military announced Tuesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The number of settlements that have joined the cessation of hostilities in war-torn Syria has increased to 971, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"Within the last 24 hours, truce agreements have been reached with representatives of four settlements in Hama (2) and Latakia (2) provinces, bringing the total number of settlements that have joined the ceasefire to 971," 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 Homs, Hama, Quneitra, and Aleppo provinces.

Meanwhile, a total of 46 violations of the ceasefire regime in Syria were registered by the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation at the Hmeimim airbase.

"A total of 46 ceasefire violations by illegal militant groups have been registered in Damascus (23), Aleppo (19), Hama (2), Quneitra (1) and Deraa (1) provinces," the ministry added.

The Jabhat Fatah Al-Sham, formerly known as Nusra Front, and the Islamic State terrorist groups, which have been outlawed in Russia, are not part of the ceasefire deal.