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On the night of Thursday to Thursday, the Syrian army, with the support of the Russian air force, carried out more than 600 airstrikes in southwestern Syria , declaring the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights. Rye is part of the offensive against rebel-held areas in southwestern Syria, which has been going on for two weeks now.
During the attacks the regime breaks the cease-fire that has been raging for a few days. With the support of the Russian Air Force, the regime took control of several rebel-controlled areas northeast of the provincial capital Deraa.
The United Nations Refugee Authority states that 320,000 people have moved in the wake of the violent attacks of the past two weeks and that 750,000 are in grave danger.
Thursday afternoon, the United Nations Security Council meets for an extraordinary meeting on the serious situation, writes TT.
Many of those who moved have sought refuge at the border with Jordan and Israel. Countries have already stated that they have not intended to open their borders. Jordan, which received about 600,000 Syrian refugees, said there were no resources to receive more, Reuters writes.
According to UNHCR, about 60,000 people have gathered in camps on the Jordanian border and the organization is urging the country to release those seeking shelter.
– The situation in Syria is fatal and offers many people no choice but to seek refuge in Jordan. I urge the country to provide temporary protection for those in need and the international community for immediate support to Jordan, "said UNHCR Chief Filippo Grandi in a statement. press release
UNHCR says you are ready to step up efforts in Syria and support for Jordan
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his regime now control large parts of the country In connection with the night shelling, government forces managed to cross a roadblock at the border with Jordan, which had no control over three years, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
If Al-Assad seizes areas of southwestern Syria, the rebels only control a region near the Turkish border and some desert in the area. East of Syria where are also stationed US forces.
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