Syrian War News Updates -- October 20, 2015

Reuters: Third Russian air strike on Syrian rebel group kills leader

Russian air strikes in Syria's Latakia province killed a rebel commander and four other fighters from a group armed by President Bashar al-Assad's foreign enemies, a spokesman for the group said on Tuesday.

The attack on Monday evening marked the third time Russian war planes have targeted the First Coastal Division group since Moscow began its air strikes in support of President Bashar al-Assad on Sept. 30, the group's spokesman Fadi Ahmad said.

He said a further 15 civilians had been killed in the air strike in Jabal Akrad, a rural, mountainous area in the province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights earlier put the death toll at 45 rebels and civilians.

Syrian War News Updates -- October 20, 2015

Russian Jets Hit 60 ISIL and Nusra Front Targets in Syria -- Sputnik
Russia says its planes fly 55 sorties, strike 60 Syria targets -- Reuters
Russian airstrikes kill scores in Syria's Latakia province -- UPI
Syria conflict: Russian air strikes 'kill 45 in Latakia' -- BBC
Third Russian air strike on Syrian rebel group kills leader -- Reuters
Syria crisis: Rebel leader among at least 45 killed in Russian air strikes in Syria's north, monitor says -- ABC News (Australia)
Activists: Russian Airstrikes Have Killed Nearly 400 in Syria -- VOA
Three weeks of Russian strikes in Syria kill 370: monitor -- Reuters
U.S., allies conduct 15 strikes in Iraq, two in Syria against IS -- Reuters
Syrian Forces Poised to Retake Aleppo From Terrorists in 'Decisive Battle' -- Sputnik
Aleppo offensive sends 70,000 Syrians fleeing from homes -- The Telegraph
UN says 35,000 displaced by Syrian regime's Aleppo offensive -- France 24
Fresh wave of displacement as fighting in Syria intensifies -- AP
Video shows Syrians near Aleppo hiding from airstrikes under mattresses -- CNN
The Civilian Toll of Russia's Bombing Campaign -- The Atlantic
Exclusive: Watchdog to probe alleged mustard gas use by Islamic State -- Reuters
Iran quietly deepens involvement in Syria's war -- BBC
Iran holds public funeral for commander killed in Syria -- Reuters
Russian Strikes Bring Syrian Army's Victory Over Terrorists Closer -- Sputnik
Russian airstrikes in Syria 'redrawing battlefield lines', sending ISIS fleeing (VIDEO) -- RT