This was reported by the press service of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

According to the agency, 85 people were taken to Damascus from Eastern Guta. In turn, this is 29 patients in critical condition with families. Security of humanitarian evacuation was provided by the Russian military police.

In general, this is a positive step that will pave the way for further evacuations.

In addition, the operation was carried out with the active assistance of the officers of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties.

It should be added that the Eastern Guta is part of the de-escalation zone. In addition to Russia, Iran and Turkey are also guarantors of the ceasefire.

Recall, as reported by "URA-Inform", the Russian Federation most recently reported the beginning of the withdrawal of its troops from the territory of Syria. The first to return home was a long-range radar detection and control aircraft A-50 at the dislocation airfield in the Ivanovo region.