Russian military units evacuated their positions in the areas of Til Rifat, Sherawa and Kishtehare at around 09:30 local time Tuesday morning, April 13th.

According to information provided by local sources, Russian forces have returned to their positions today. The reason neither for the withdrawal or the return has been disclosed.

Local sources, however, reported that pro-Iranian units moved to Shehba in a convoy of heavy weaponry and logistical equipment after the withdrawal of Russian units.