Syrian opposition group fires at gov't troops, breaks ceasefire: Russian reconciliation center

A Syrian opposition group fired at multiple targets in various places in the country, including the capital of Damascus in the past 24 hours, breaking the ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia, a Russian reconciliation center in Syria said Tuesday.

The Jaysh al-Islam group fired at government troops near the villages of Djobar, Arbil, Haouch al-Farah and Duma, as well as the capital district of Harasta al-Basal, said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

However, the ceasefire has been observed in most provinces of the country, the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria said.

Syria has been mired in civil war since March 2011, with government forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fighting many opposition factions and extremist groups, such as the Islamic State and al-Nusra Front.

A U.S.-Russia-brokered ceasefire came into force in Syria on Feb. 27. It was supported by Damascus, as well as by dozens of opposition groups. Endi