YEREVAN, DECEMBER 14, ARMENPRESS: Yakubie Armenian village located in Idlib district, near the Turkish border,  for a long time has been a center of hot clashes before the launch of anti Government clashes orchestrated in Aleppo. Berio National Primacy press secretary Jirayr Reisyan informed Armenpress, driven by security reasons numerous Armenians have quitted the village during the clashed hold between the Government loyal forces and rebels.Mainly the old people and men have stayed in the village and according to the latest info the village is under the control of the opposition.

In the words of the press secretary the information about occupying st. Anna church adjunct newly built building and surrounding areas are not officially confirmed. Irregular phone connection in its turn also hinders to the clarification of the information. Reisyan informs, they will make efforts to connect with the local priest and learn correct news about the occurring events taking place in Yakubie village. Aleppo based facebook users inform the village habitants are in panic, whereas the rebels say no danger threatens them.

What refers to the prevailing situation in Aleppo, Berio National Primacy press secretary states currently the situation in the second largest city of Syria is calm, and no sounds of shelling are heard. Some benevolent organizations are cooking hot meals and distributing them to Aleppo residents. Syrian Armenian Red Cross organization also undertakes similar actions distributing meal to local Armenians once in a week. Besides according to Reisyan free of charge bread distribution program is being elaborated. Aleppo Syrian army distributed free bread to the people on December 13 and 14.