Syria Truce Holding as First Humanitarian Aid Reaches Eight Locations - Kerry

© AP Photo / Christophe EnaU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to journalists before a meeting with French Foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Paris, Monday, May 9, 2016
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to journalists before a meeting with French Foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Paris, Monday, May 9, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The US-Russian-brokered ceasefire in Syria is fragile but holding as humanitarian aid began entering the country, US Secretary of State John Kerry said in New York on Monday.

A Syrian army fighter in position during the assault of the BBC school in the southern part of the Syrian city of Aleppo - Sputnik International
Syrian Army Declares End of Ceasefire
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Kerry’s remarks followed a Syrian army statement declaring the ceasefire was over amid numerous violations by militant groups.

"The basic ceasefire is holding, but fragile, obviously," Kerry told reporters. "Humanitarian assistance is moving today to some eight different locations, but we’re waiting to get the full download from our team that is meeting now with the Russians in Geneva."

Earlier Monday, the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that an interagency aid convoy crossed the conflict line in the Big Orem area of the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Kerry had previously told reporters that Washington would be happy to have a conversation with the Syrian military about how to proceed with the deal.

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