Russia Accuses The U.S. Of Undermining The Syrian Ceasefire After Yesterday's Airstrike

DW: Russia accuses US of risking Syria cease-fire in Idlib

Russian officials said the US launched an attack during a cease-fire "in violation of all agreements." The US justified the strike, saying it targeted al-Qaida leaders "responsible for attacks threatening US citizens."

The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday accused the US of undermining a cease-fire in the Syrian province of Idlib after it launched airstrikes against al-Qaida leaders overnight.

US Central Command on Saturday said it had conducted a strike against al-Qaida in Idlib and that it targeted "leaders responsible for attacks threatening US citizens, our partners and innocent civilians."

The strike took place hours after a Russia-brokered cease-fire between rebels groups and government forces went into effect. Idlib is the last remaining major territory held by rebels.

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WNU Editor: As I mentioned yesterday, this Al Qaeda meeting must have assembled some very high valued targets that was too tempting for the U.S. to ignore .... Pentagon Confirms Carrying Out A Massive Airstrike Against al-Qaeda-Linked Terrorists In Idlib, Syria (August 31, 2019).

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