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Russia Extends Moratorium on Aleppo Airstrikes

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 3:56 am | < 1 Minute Read

Smoke rises after strikes on Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) controlled Tell Rifaat town, northern Aleppo province, Syria October 21, 2016. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi — Smoke rises after strikes on Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) control Tell Rifaat town, northern Aleppo province, Syria, Oct. 21. (Reuters/Khalil Ashawi)

Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday it would extend a moratorium on airstrikes on the Syrian city of Aleppo until 1900 on Nov. 4 by order of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin spokesman said on Tuesday that a temporary pause in Russian and Syrian government airstrikes on Aleppo was still in force, but could not be extended if the rebels in the city did not halt their attacks.

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