Syrian opposition forces in eastern Aleppo have reached a ceasefire deal with Bashar al-Assad forces to evacuate civilians in the besieged city.
According to Turkish intelligence officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to media, said the deal came after Turkey-brokered talks with Russia that were concluded at 7 p.m. local time. Assad regime stopped its attacks as of 7 p.m., Anadolu Agency correspondents reported from the region.
As part of the fresh deal, the civilians trapped in the conflict-hit zone will be moved via buses to the western part of the city. Later, the opposition fighters will be evacuated. The same sources said a large number of opposition fighters agreed to leave the city.
According to Turkish security officials Anadolu Agency contacted, the preparations were under way to transfer the civilians to opposition-controlled Idlib. The priority will be given to sick and wounded people, the security officials said.
The final plan is due to be clarified after talks between Turkish and Russian officials on Wednesday.