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Russian commander threatens to shell Daraa after ceasefire collapses

Syrian army units resumed shelling Daraa al-Balad after a Russian-brokered ceasefire collapsed on Friday. The deal fell through after disagreements over the extent of army control and the disarming of former rebels.
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