Confirmation from Syrian UN representative
The permanent representative of Syria to the United Nations stated that destruction of chemical weapons dating to the Assad era has begun.
Context of the announcement
The statement was issued via the Syrian mission to the UN. No further specifics on quantities, locations, or international oversight were provided in the initial report.
Next developments
Additional information is expected from official Syrian or UN sources in the coming days. [TO VERIFY: full statement text and any supporting documentation from the Syrian UN mission or OPCW]
