Sergey Shoigu: Russian aircraft stop airstrikes in Aleppo area
Russian and Syrian aircraft have stopped airstrikes in Aleppo area from 10 a.m. (07:00 GMT) Tuesday to introduce a humanitarian pause on October 20, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday, according to TASS agency.
According to the source, the move will allow "guaranteeing security of exit via six corridors for civilians and preparing for evacuation of those ill and wounded from the eastern part of Aleppo".
"We turn to the leadership of the countries having influence on the armed units in the eastern part of Aleppo with a proposal to convince their leaders to stop combat actions and leave the city," Shoigu said, as quoted by the source.
"By the start of a "humanitarian pause" the Syrian forces will be withdrawn to the distances allowing militants to freely leave eastern Aleppo with arms via two specially created corridors: the first on the Castello road and the second in the area of market Souq al Hai," Russian defense minister added.