Russian, Syrian jets carry out 2nd day of intensive bombing in Syria’s rebel-held northwest

By Reuters 1 December 2024, 2:09 pm

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People check the damage at the scene of a pro-regime forces strike that targeted a neighborhood in Syria's rebel-held northern city of Idlib on December 1, 2024 (MUHAMMAD HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

Russian and Syrian jets strike the rebel-held city of Idlib in the second day of intensive bombing in northern Syria aimed at pushing back insurgents who swept through to the city of Aleppo, Syrian army sources say.

Residents say one of the raids hit a crowded residential area in the center of Idlib, which is the largest city in a rebel enclave near the Turkish border where around four million people live in makeshift tents and dwellings.

At least four people were killed and dozens injured, according to rescuers at the scene.

The Syrian army and its ally Russia say they target the hideouts of insurgent groups and deny attacking civilians.