Syrian regime forces have killed over 1,800 civilians and are in control of around 2,000 square kilometres in Idlib's de-escalation zone, despite the Sochi deal signed in 2018
An aerial view shows smoke billowing from a building in the village of Maaret al Naasan in Syria's Idlib province on February 12, 2020.
To maintain some peace and a ceasefire in the region, four areas in Syria were designated as de-escalation zones. But the regime, desperate to retake control of the entire country, have resumed their attacks with Russian and Iranian backing.Over 1,800 civilians have been killed by artillery fire and air strikes since the deal was signed in 2018.
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