An operation to evacuate civilians from areas of Syria’s third city Homs was suspended for a day on Tuesday because of "logistical problems," the provincial governor said.

An operation to evacuate civilians from areas of Syria's third city Homs was suspended for a day on Tuesday because of "logistical problems," the provincial governor said.

"Today, operations didn't take place for logistical and technical reasons," Homs governor Talal Barazi said, without elaborating.

"The evacuation of civilians and delivery of food aid will continue tomorrow (Wednesday) morning," he added.