The Russian military provided humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Hardetnin in the province of Aleppo and the village of Khbara Segira in the province of Hasakah, a representative of the Center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria Maxim Solokha reports.
"Today we distributed food packages to those in need. We are also working to monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of social infrastructure. In particular, there are problems with water supply. And we will petition the provincial Governor to restore the water supply here as soon as possible, " he said.
In Hardetnin the action took place on the main street. People gathered there before the arrival of the Russian column.
"You can't even imagine how we look forward to your every visit. It is difficult to feed a large family, and these products will help us to survive. See how many people have gathered. Everyone in the family has old people and children. And all of them, all of us are grateful to Russia for their help, " said local resident Darina, who has seven people in her family.
About 200 families live in the village of Hardetnin, and most of them need help, as many of them are still unable to find work after the militants leave. However, as the head of the settlement assures, life in the village with the help of the Russian military is improving and every day more and more residents who were forced to leave during the war return to it.
"Russia's assistance only proves that we are on the right path, on the way to peace. We coped with the militants and were not left to fend for ourselves. Here, in our village, everyone understands that your country is our mainstay today. Thank to Russia! " said the head of the local administration, Mohamed Almin, after the humanitarian action.
In the settlement of Khbara Segira, people also gather in a queue before the arrival of the Russian military.
"We here in our village are well aware that this humanitarian aid, these products that you brought us today, is only a small part of the support that Russia is providing to Syria in trouble. It is thanks to Russia this trouble is behind us now," said the Director of the local school Muhib Varha.
Food packages include rice, flour, sugar, tea, and condensed milk. During two actions, the Russian military provided more than 3.5 tons of products. During the conflict in Syria, the Russian military provided more than 4,000 tons of food, water and basic necessities to Syrian citizens.
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Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Based on materials from RIA Novosti