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Security Council Distr.: General 19 April 2021 English Original: Russian

Letter dated 31 March 2021 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to transmit herewith information bulletins from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic for the period from 1 to 31 March 2021 (see annex). I should be grateful if you would have the present letter and its annex circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) V. Nebenzia

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Annex to the letter dated 31 March 2021 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (1 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 29 incidents of gunfire (21 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 13 in Ladhiqiyah, 11 in Idlib, 3 in and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 12 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out four humanitarian operations: • In Bakka, Suwayda’ Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.8188 tons were distributed. • In Sankari al-Qibli, , 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.8188 tons were distributed. • In Qamsiyah, Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.8188 tons were distributed. • In Tall Tartab, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 2.134 tons were distributed. In total, 2,744 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,747.992 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (2 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 23 incidents of gunfire (20 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 14 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah, 2 in Aleppo and 1 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported five incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,744 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,747.992 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (3 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 24 incidents of gunfire (20 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 12 in Idlib, 8 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Hama and 1 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported nine incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Ayn al-Jamajimah, , 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.8188 tons were distributed. • In Hatla, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.818 tons were distributed. In total, 2,746 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is over 4,751 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (4 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 18 incidents of gunfire (14 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 9 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah and 3 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported four incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,746 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is over 4,751 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (5 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 26 incidents of gunfire (23 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 13 in Idlib, 6 in Hama, 5 in Ladhiqiyah and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 11 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out three humanitarian operations: • In , Aleppo Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Hamu, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.3616 tons were distributed. • In Marrat, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,749 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,760.722 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (6 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 28 incidents of gunfire (24 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 20 in Idlib, 4 in Aleppo, 4 in Hama and 2 in Ladhiqiyah. The Turkish representative office has reported 14 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,749 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,760.722 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (7 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 30 incidents of gunfire (25 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 19 in Idlib, 7 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Hama and 1 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 14 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Qusaybiyah, Homs Governorate, 400 food parcels with a total weight of 3.065 tons were distributed. In total, 2,750 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,763.786 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (8 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 28 incidents of gunfire (24 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 10 in Ladhiqiyah, 2 in Hama and 1 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 11 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out three humanitarian operations: • In Tafas, Dar’a Governorate, 750 food parcels with a total weight of 5.730 tons were distributed. • In Barzin, Ladhiqiyah Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Qusayr, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.3616 tons were distributed. In total, 2,753 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,775.743 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (9 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 18 incidents of gunfire (18 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 7 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Aleppo and 2 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported five incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,753 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,775.743 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (10 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic o f Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 45 incidents of gunfire (39 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 23 in Idlib, 15 in Ladhiqiyah, 5 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 25 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Rasm al-Khamis Gharbi, Aleppo Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,754 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,778.608 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (11 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 30 incidents of gunfire (27 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 13 in Idlib, 10 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Aleppo and 3 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 16 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Tall Salhab, , 600 food parcels with a total weight of 4.584 tons were distributed. • In Jirmaz, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.361 tons were distributed. In total, 2,756 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,786.553 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (12 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 19 incidents of gunfire (17 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 10 in Idlib, 5 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Hama and 1 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported four incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Bayt Suhin, Ladhiqiyah Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 1.8188 tons were distributed. • In Mazlum, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,758 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,792.283 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (13 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 17 incidents of gunfire (15 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 7 in Idlib, 4 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Aleppo and 3 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported five incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,758 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,792.283 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (14 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 31 incidents of gunfire (29 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 13 in Idlib, 11 in Ladhiqiyah, 5 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 24 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Maksar al-Tahtani, , 175 food parcels with a total weight of 1.337 tons were distributed. • In Wadi Shakhrur, Idlib Governorate, 175 food parcels with a total weight of 1.337 tons were distributed. In total, 2,760 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,794.957 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (15 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 30 incidents of gunfire (26 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 16 in Idlib, 11 in Ladhiqiyah, 2 in Aleppo and 1 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 24 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Dar‘a al-Balad, Dar‘a Governorate, 750 food parcels with a total weight of 5.730 tons were distributed. • In Dabbanah, Hasakah Governorate, 750 food parcels with a total weight of 3.360 tons were distributed. In total, 2,726 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,804.04 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (16 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 36 incidents of gunfire (29 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 17 in Ladhiqiyah, 15 in Idlib, 3 in Aleppo and 1 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 20 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Babis, Aleppo Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,763 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,806.913 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (17 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 36 incidents of gunfire (33 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 12 in Ladhiqiyah, 6 in Hama and 3 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 24 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Zahr Abu Qurmah, Ladhiqiyah Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Salihiyah, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,765 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,812.643 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (18 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 34 incidents of gunfire (34 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 17 in Idlib, 9 in Ladhiqiyah, 6 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 11 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out three humanitarian operations: • In Ladhiqiyah, Ladhiqiyah Governorate, 16 petrol units were distributed. • In Hamdaniyah, Idlib Governorate, 200 food parcels with a total weight of 1.528 tons were distributed. • In Jarkib, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.361 were distributed. In total, 2,768 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,817.6 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (19 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 23 incidents of gunfire (21 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah and 2 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported eight incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Husayniyah, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,769 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,820.397 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (20 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 27 incidents of gunfire (21 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 7 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 13 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Jubb al-Zaman, Aleppo Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,770 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,823.262 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (21 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 30 incidents of gunfire (26 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 7 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Aleppo and 4 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 25 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Tall- Umari, Homs Governorate, 250 food parcels with a total weight of 1.910 were distributed. In total, 2,771 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,825.172 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (22 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 40 incidents of gunfire (30 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 17 in Ladhiqiyah, 16 in Idlib, 5 in Aleppo and 2 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 28 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Zimrin, Dar’a Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Jawziyah, Ladhiqiyah Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,773 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,830.902 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (23 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 25 incidents of gunfire (18 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 13 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Aleppo and 2 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported nine incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Jablah, Ladhiqiya Governorate, 14 petrol units were distributed. In total, 2,774 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,830.902 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (24 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 28 incidents of gunfire (24 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 14 in Idlib, 8 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Aleppo and 3 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported seven incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Banan, Aleppo Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Tabiyah, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,776 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,836.632 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (25 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 22 incidents of gunfire (22 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 12 in Idlib, 5 in Ladhiqiyah, 3 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported six incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Mab‘ujah, Hama Governorate, 450 food parcels with a total weight of 3.438 tons were distributed. • In Tiyah, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.361 tons were distributed. In total, 2,778 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,843.431 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (26 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 24 incidents of gunfire (20 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 12 in Idlib, 6 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported one incident of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Hasham, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Tartus, , 20 petrol units were distributed. In total, 2,780 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,846.296 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (27 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 15 incidents of gunfire (15 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 7 in Idlib, 3 in Aleppo, 3 in Hama and 2 in Ladhiqiyah. The Turkish representative office has reported seven incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,780 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,846.296 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (28 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 30 incidents of gunfire (24 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 12 in Idlib, 12 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Hama and 2 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 11 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out one humanitarian operation: in Himmin, Tartus Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. In total, 2,781 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,849.161 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (29 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 26 incidents of gunfire (23 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 15 in Idlib, 8 in Ladhiqiyah, 2 in Aleppo and 1 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 11 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Barqah, Dar’a Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Humayrah, Hasakah Governorate, 480 food parcels with a total weight of 3.667 tons were distributed. In total, 2,783 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,855.693 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (30 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 41 incidents of gunfire (34 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 21 in Idlib, 12 in Ladhiqiyah, 4 in Aleppo and 4 in Hama. The Turkish representative office has reported 23 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has not carried out any humanitarian operations over the past 24 hours. In total, 2,783 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4,855.693 tons.

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Information bulletin from the Russian Federation Ministry of Defence regarding the status of implementation of the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas (31 March 2021)

Observance of the ceasefire regime

Monitoring groups have continued to monitor observance of the ceasefire regime as part of implementing the memorandum on the creation of de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic, signed by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2017. By agreement between the Russian Federation and Turkey, a ceasefire regime came into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area at 0001 hours on 6 March 2020. The Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the ceasefire regime has reported 25 incidents of gunfire (23 incidents according to Syrian data) in the following Governorates: 9 in Idlib, 8 in Ladhiqiyah, 5 in Hama and 3 in Aleppo. The Turkish representative office has reported 13 incidents of gunfire. None have been confirmed by the Russian representative office.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours, the Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring has carried out two humanitarian operations: • In Mazlum, Dayr al-Zawr Governorate, 375 food parcels with a total weight of 2.865 tons were distributed. • In Hajji Badr, Hasakah Governorate, 440 food parcels with a total weight of 3.361 tons were distributed. In total, 2,783 humanitarian operations have been carried out. The total weight of humanitarian cargo delivered is 4, 862 tons.

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