Russia says 728 rebels surrendered in Aleppo over past 24 hours

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that 728 Syrian rebels laid down their weapons over the past 24 hours and relocated to western Aleppo. The Defence Ministry also said that 13,346 civilians left rebel-controlled districts of Aleppo over the same period. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Christian Lowe)