Syrian Monitor Reports 45 Deaths in New Strikes

A Syrian war monitor says pro-government strikes Tuesday in the rebel-held Damascus suburb of eastern Ghouta have killed at least 45 people, continuing an escalation of violence following the deadliest day in the besieged area since 2015. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday's airstrikes and shelling killed around 100 people. Retaliatory rebel shelling of Damascus was blamed for one death Tuesday. Eastern Ghouta is the last main rebel stronghold near...

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