Syrian army shelling destroys hospital
| Updated: Mar 21, 2021, 10:47 PM IST
Artillery shelling from Syrian army outpost hit a hospital in northwestern Syria killing 7 and wounding at least 14 medics. The town is held by rebels. As per reports, a woman and a child were among those who were killed
Attack on Syrian hospital (file photo)
Several mortar rounds hit hospital in the city of Atareb in northwestern Syria.
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The shelling took the hospital out of service.
The shelling took the hospital out of service.
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Earlier on Sunday, Turkey's defence ministry said that five people were killed and 10 were injured in the attack on the hospital.
Earlier on Sunday, Turkey's defence ministry said that five people were killed and 10 were injured in the attack on the hospital.
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Civil war ravages country
Fighting between Syrian army and rebels has subsided after a deal a year ago.
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However, residents say that there are occasional strikes that cause damage
However, residents say that there are occasional strikes that cause damage