Syrian civil war: At least 27 killed in Idlib air strikes, activists say
The attacks in the rebel-held, northwestern province have been attributed to Russia
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A series of airstrikes in an insurgent-held Syrian province on Sunday killed at least 27 people, including four children, activists said.
The airstrikes in the northwestern Idlib province struck a crowded market and an apartment block, and came despite reports that a local truce between the government and insurgents had been renewed.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which relies on a network of activists on the ground, said at least 21 people were killed by several airstrikes in Idlib city, including one that hit a popular market.
The group said another airstrike in the city of Maaret al-Numan, also in Idlib province, hit an apartment building, bringing it down and killing six people, including a mother and her four children who were trapped under the rubble.
The Local Coordination Committees, another activist-run group, and the Syrian Civil Defense, first responders who work in rebel-held areas, said the airstrikes in Idlib city killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens.
Both groups said the airstrikes are believed to have been carried out by Russia, which launched an aerial campaign in September to help shore up President Bashar Assad's forces. Russia denies targeting civilians.
Idlib is controlled by a coalition of Syrian rebel groups that includes al-Qaida's local branch, the Nusra Front.
Assocaited Press
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments