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General Category => World News => Topic started by: TomSea on August 02, 2016, 04:00:24 pm
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Reports: Toxic Gas Dropped On Northern Syrian Town
A helicopter has reportedly dropped barrels suspected to contain chlorine gas on the northern Syrian town of Saraqeb.
A doctor and rescuers say some 30 people were affected by the attack, which occurred late on August 1.
It is not clear who was responsible.
Both sides in Syria's five-year-old civil war have been accused of using chemical agents.
Dr. Abdel Aziz Bareeh, who works in Saraqeb, said two barrels of chlorine gas were dropped on the town.
More At: http://www.rferl.org/content/syria-toxic-gas-dropped-on-town-saraqeb/27896053.html
Read article for more details, the Syrian Civil Defense said this; I don't know if one would say they are affiliated with the Government.