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Suspected Russian warplanes hit busy market in Idlib, kill 15
[Ynet] At least 15 people were killed on Tuesday when suspected Russian warplanes struck a crowded market in the rebel-held city of Ariha in the second such strike on a shopping area in opposition-held Idlib within 24 hours, residents and rescuers said.They said the aircraft were flying at high altitude, which differentiates it from ageing Syrian airforce. The opposition-run Civil Defence service said a further 20 people were maimed in the strike. Video released by local activists showed extensive damage, with produce mixed up with human parts. Rooters could not verify the authenticy of the footage A resident said the attack took place at the busiest time of the day. Russia's defense ministry regularly says it is attacking hardline Islamist bully boys. It denies opposition and witness accounts that its warplanes target market places, medical centers and residential areas away from frontlines Posted by: trailing wife 2018-01-31 |
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