Sergei Surovikin, formerly commander of war effort against Ukraine, transferred to new role, amid speculation he may have been detained due to ties with mercenary leader
Woods on shores of Euphrates attracted tourists, provided shade and defense from dust storms, but civilians impoverished by war have cut down trees, mainly for firewood
Bab al-Hawa gateway used by 85% of deliveries to rebel-held northwest Idlib region; agreement comes after dispute over terms for sending supplies to area
UN says more than four million people in northwest Syria are in need of food, water, medicine and other essentials, with supplies suspended in since Monday
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