The Syrian Defense Ministry announced on Friday a ceasefire in Aleppo, aiming to end the military situation there and pave the way for the restoration of law and official institutions.

Axar.az informs, citing SANA, “Out of full concern for the safety of our civilians in Aleppo, and to prevent any slide into renewed military escalation within residential neighborhoods, the Ministry of Defense declares a ceasefire in Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh, and Bani Zaid neighborhoods, effective from 03:00 after midnight.” the ministry said in its statement.

The ministry requested that armed groups in Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh, and Bani Zaid leave the area starting at 03:00 after midnight, with the deadline set at 09:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday.

The ministry stressed that this measure aims to end the military situation in these neighborhoods, restore law and official institutions, and enable residents who were forced to leave their homes to return and resume normal life in an atmosphere of security and stability.