"Scud-type" missile attack kills 20 in Syria
- 11 years ago
In Aleppo, the aftermath of what opposition members say was a "Scud-type" missle attack by Syrian forces.
Twenty people were killed in the strike --- which was directed at an area held by rebels. Opposition activists say the victims also included civilians. They also say the Syria army is turning to longer-range weapons similiar to Russian-made scuds after losing key bases in the around the city.
The strike, one of two to hit Aleppo on Tuesday, destroyed dozens of building.
Twenty people were killed in the strike --- which was directed at an area held by rebels. Opposition activists say the victims also included civilians. They also say the Syria army is turning to longer-range weapons similiar to Russian-made scuds after losing key bases in the around the city.
The strike, one of two to hit Aleppo on Tuesday, destroyed dozens of building.