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100 tons of Russian humanitarian cargoes delivered to Syria

 Published: 05:50, 20 February 2023

100 tons of Russian humanitarian cargoes delivered to Syria

Russia has delivered a total of 100 tons of humanitarian cargoes to earthquake-hit Syria during the past day, Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria (a division of the Russian defense ministry), said on Sunday.

"During the day, Russia delivered 100 tons of humanitarian cargoes to Syria. In all, 389.8 tons have been delivered. Humanitarian operation were conducted in the settlements of al-Khazzania, Salhab, Khandeq al-Gharbi, Skalbia, and Hurad Ammurin in the Hama governorate, al-Arkhum Sakhur and Khalidiya in the Aleppo governorate. A total of 26.6 tons of food were distributed among residents," he said.

According to Gurinov, Russian and Belarusian military medics continue to offer medical services to Syrian ‍survivors hurt in the devastating earthquake in the field hospital. During the day, 152 people received medical assistance.