Russian General Accuses U.S.-Led Coalition of Targeting a Syrian Dam

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Russian General Accuses U.S.-Led Coalition of Targeting a Syrian Dam
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (HOWARD AMOS)
March 28, 2017, 4:50 AM CDT March 28, 2017, 12:31 PM CDT

Moscow (AP) -- A senior Russian general on Tuesday accused the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State of targeting Syria's infrastructure — including a key dam — in territory held by the Sunni extremist group.

Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the military's General Staff said the coalition was trying to "completely destroy critical infrastructure in Syria and complicate post-war reconstruction as much as possible."

A U.S.-backed Syrian opposition force has insisted it is taking care to preserve vital infrastructure as it steps up military operations in northern Syria ahead of a push on Raqqa, the de facto capital of the IS group's self-styled caliphate.

Continued: https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-03-28/russia-criticizes-us-led-coalition-over-bombing-of-syria-dam