New Syrian Army claims it was attacked by Russia

The New Syrian Army (NSA) – an anti-Islamic State group backed by the US and its allies – claimed on 16 June that it had been attacked by Russian aircraft more than 10 times. The claim was made using the group’s Twitter account and did not say where the airstrikes had taken place.

US Department of Defense spokesman Peter Cook noted the incident in a briefing later that day. “We are aware of reports that moderate Syrian opposition were bombed today in southern Syria and we don’t know all the details, but if indeed that action was taken by the Russians, we would have serious concerns about that and we are working to gather more information and engage with the Russians as well to try and address this matter.”

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