Russia: Syria ceasefire violated 60 times in first 48 hours -Ifax
MOSCOW, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A ceasefire in Syria was violated 60 times in the first 48 hours after it was imposed, with most violations committed by the Ahrar al-Sham armed group, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian general as saying on Wednesday.
Russia supports the extension of the ceasefire for another 48 hours, Interfax quoted Lieutenant-General Viktor Poznikhir, a senior officer at Russia's army general staff, as saying at a news briefing. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Christian Lowe)
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