Tens of Civilians Killed in US-Led Coalition's New Airstrikes in Deir Ezzur

Rasa - The US-led coalition continued pounding areas in Eastern Deir Ezzur, killing at least 40 civilians.

News ID: 430665

Date: 29 June 2017 - 22:32

RNA - Local sources in Deir Ezzur reported that the US-led coalition fighter jets launched heavy airstrikes on the residential areas in the village of al-Dablan in al-Mayadeen region, killing over 40 civilians, mostly women and children.

Also, tens of civilians were wounded in the airstrikes and their houses were destroyed.

In a relevant development on Monday, the US-led coalition fighter jets killed 40 civilians in an air raid claimed to be targeting an ISIL-controlled prison in Deir Ezzur.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the US-led coalition warplanes targeted one of ISIL jails in al-Mayadeen city in Eastern Deir Ezzur on Monday, killing at least 42 civilian inmates and detainees.

Also, 15 ISIL terrorists, including the guards and a number of imprisoned members, were killed in the attack.

Reports said that the number of the civilian victims will most likely rise due to the critical conditions of several wounded civilians.

The prison accommodated 100 inmates, including civilians and a number of ISIL members.

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