The chemical materials will be, first, sent overland to the Syrian northern port of Latakia, where they will be shipped to another unspecified foreign harbor before being transferred to a specially equipped US naval vessel capable of safely destroying them at sea using hydrolysis — a process for chemicals’ decomposition.

Defence Ministry said on Thursday after clashes broke out between former rebels and militias.

The United States stands with the Ukrainians protesting for a future in Europe and the government should listen to the aspirations of its people, Victoria Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State said before the start of OSCE security