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Government Helos Dropping Barrel Bombs On Turkish-Backed Rebels, Says Ankara

October 26 2016

Syria

A Syrian government helicopter reportedly has dropped barrel bombs on Syrian rebels supported by Ankara, reports the BBC, citing Turkish officials.

The helicopter bombed Turkish-backed rebels in the village of Tal Nayif, southeast of Dabiq, killing two and wounding five, according to various officials and media reports on Wednesday.

The date of the alleged barrel-bomb attack was not specified.

"This kind of attack will not stop our fight against [Islamic State]," said...

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