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Russian and Syrian planes carried out hundreds of aerial attacks in the province of Daraa in southern Syria.
The group of exiles reported Thursday morning that at least 600 airstrikes have been carried out in Daraa in the last 15 hours. At least six civilians, among them four children, are killed, according to the SOHR
Also the AFP reporter in Daraa reports heavy air attacks. Thursday's bombardment is the most intense since government and allied forces began the offensive in the province on June 19, according to the journalist
– Since last night, Russian planes have followed a scorched-earth tactic , a rebel spokesman in the south.
– The goal is to force the rebels to negotiate, continues Abazeed
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– Continuing attack
The new round of air strikes Russia demanded that rebels give up their weapons before the ceasefire agreement, which they rejected, according to rebels still controlling parts of the province from Daraa. 19659003] Samer Homssi, who fled to the outskirts of the city of Daraa with his wife and four children, recounts ongoing attacks.
– Bombardment did not stop A moment after learning that the negotiations had failed, the 47-year-old man told AFP
Daraa is the capital of the province of same name.
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More than 300,000 in flight
Other sources on the ground also tell of a powerful escalation in the air. ;offensive.
– Several hundred air strikes and missiles descend on most areas of Daraa City and all villages in the area According to a local activist, Abu Omar al-Darawi, in a message sent to the agency DPA press Thursday morning.
About 330,000 people have been fleeing since the beginning of the offensive on June 19, following the UN. On Thursday afternoon, the Security Council holds an emergency meeting to discuss the offensive.
