The Syrian government launched airstrikes in Islamic State held territory this week, killing at least 40 people.
Raids from Syrian jets and helicopters took place on the cities of Al Bab and Qaabaseen, with over 150 people also left wounded. Barrel bombs – steel drums packed with explosives and shrapnel – were reportedly used in the raids, as the Syrian government stepped up air raids in recent days.
Rami Abdurrahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told Reuters,
The Syrian government meanwhile stated it had fought back "terror attacks" but declined to give any further details.
Raids from Syrian jets and helicopters took place on the cities of Al Bab and Qaabaseen, with over 150 people also left wounded. Barrel bombs – steel drums packed with explosives and shrapnel – were reportedly used in the raids, as the Syrian government stepped up air raids in recent days.
Rami Abdurrahman, the head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told Reuters,
"There have been unprecedented air raids across Syria in the last three days where the regime seeks to make gains on the ground to improve its negotiating stance in future political talks."At least 110 civilians had been killed in more than 470 air strikes on opposition held territory in the last 72 hours, said the human rights organisation.
The Syrian government meanwhile stated it had fought back "terror attacks" but declined to give any further details.