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Russia’s center for receiving, relocating and accommodating refugees in Syria has started rebuilding infrastructure in 48 settlements across the war-torn country, chief of the center Major General Alexei Tsygankov told media on July 20.
“As of today, the center is in charge of activities aimed at rebuilding the infrastructure and vital facilities in 48 populated localities,” Tsygankov said adding that the center works in close cooperation with the Damascus government.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the establishment of the new Russian humanitarian body on July 18. It added that foreign and defense ministries of Russia have established a joint HQ at the National Defense Management Center in order to coordinate the center’s activities.
