The Russian flag was raised at a new observation point opposite the disengagement zone between the Syrian and Israeli armies in the occupied Golan Heights in southern Syria.

"A Russian military point along the separation zone in the Quneitra region in southern Syria was opened on Saturday as part of agreements to prevent violations of the UN disengagement zone," General Alexander Rodionov, deputy commander of the Russian forces operating in Syria, told Sputnik.

General Rodionov added, "With this new point, we have opened 8 observation points in order to complete the operation and maintain the security and peace of Syrian territory from any violations."

He explained that "the forces tasked with completing this operation are the tank battalion of the Russian military police, based on the orders of the commander of the Russian forces in Syria."

The deputy commander of the Russian forces operating in Syria confirmed that the Russian military crews are present in their designated locations at the observation points along the UN line for disengagement between the Syrian and Israeli armies, and that there is no withdrawal from them as rumored in some reports, adding: "We are still present, and we are carrying out all our tasks along the Bravo Line."

The new Russian observation point is located above the "Tel Ahmar" site, along the "Bravo" line that defines the eastern bank of the separation zone between the Syrian and Israeli armies. This zone was established in accordance with the United Nations resolution issued in 1974 following the end of the October 1973 war.