Day: June 16, 2023

Syrian blood donor, Ali Suleiman recorded 300 blood donations.

Suleiman retired from donation at 63-year- old, with 300 blood donations spanning over 48 years of selfless dedication to donate hundreds of units of blood to save lives.

“I feel pleasure and satisfaction when I donate blood to help patients and that what really drives my passion for blood donation,” Suleiman told SANA reporter.

He recalled humanitarian situations during the years of the terrorist war against Syria during which he managed to save lives tens of the injured despite of the danger of movement between the provinces at that time.

Head of Homs Central Blood Bank, Dr. Muhannad Khaddour, affirmed that the donor Suleiman enjoyed good health, referring to Suleiman’s insistence on donating with great desire without adhering to the legal period allowed, which is a one-time donation every three months to healthy men.

Sulaiman was honored by the government authorities in appreciation and respect for his nobility, and he received many certificates of appreciation.

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14, to o raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Russian forces captured 17 Ukrainian soldiers, who were ambushed during an attempted assault near ovobakhmutovka, a spokesperson for a security agency of the Donetsk People’s Republic told TASS on Friday.

“17 servicemen of the Ukrainian armed forces were captured near Novobakhmutovka, where the adversary made a yet another attempt of a counter-offensive, but was ambushed by our forces,” the spokesperson said.

According to him, the Ukrainian military unit was ordered to advance without proper artillery support. As a result, dozens of Ukrainian servicemen were killed.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) delegation continues to distribute the “Eid Clothing” initiative in Syria.

The initiative, which is part of the Operation Gallant Knight 2 in Syria, aims to distribute 11,000 vouchers to 44,000 Syrian beneficiaries from the families affected by the earthquake and cancer patients in the provinces of Homs, Aleppo, Hama and Lattakia.

In a statement to SANA reporter, the head of the UAE Red Crescent delegation, Muhammad Al-Kaabi said that this humanitarian initiative comes, in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), during which 4,500 voucher are being distributed in Aleppo, 3500 in Lattakia, 1500 in Homs, and 1500 in Hama. The value of each voucher is SYP 500,000.

Al-Kaabi indicated that the initiative aims to provide the needs of families before Eid al-Adha, as part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian and relief efforts to alleviate the Syrian people’s suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the country last February.

In turn, the head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, Eng. Khaled Habbouti, extended appreciation for the efforts of the Emirates Red Crescent and their rapid response to alleviate the suffering of the affected families and bring joy to their homes.

It is worth noting that the Operation Gallant Knight 2 in Syria contributes to supporting Syria and enhancing the recovery stage after the earthquake, whereby 185 aircraft carrying essential foodstuffs, medicines, and medical supplies were sent.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency