Russia Bombs US-Backed Rebels in Syria

Russian aircraft have dropped bombs on rebels battling Islamic State in southern Syria, including those supported by the United States, a senior U.S. official said. The official, who asked not to be identified, said Russian jets had not been active in the location near al-Tanf, along the Syrian border with Iraq and Jordan, for some time, which raised “serious concerns” about the intentions of the Russians. “We will seek an explanation from Russia on why it took this action and...

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