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Eugene

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Tue Jan 30, 2018, 05:28 PM Jan 2018

Suspected Russian warplanes hit busy market in Idlib, kill 15: rescuers, residents

Source: Reuters

#World News
January 30, 2018 / 3:33 PM / Updated an hour ago

Suspected Russian warplanes hit busy market in Idlib, kill 15: rescuers, residents

Reuters Staff

AMMAN (Reuters) - 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 wounded in the strike. Video released by local activists showed extensive damage, with produce mixed up with human parts.

Reuters could not verify the authenticity of the footage

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