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Syrian monitor says strikes on Ghouta rebel town kill 30

Published: 17 Mar 2018 - 11:29 am | Last Updated: 09 Nov 2021 - 07:06 pm

Reuters

BEIRUT, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes on a rebel pocket in eastern Ghouta killed 30 people gathering to leave to government lines on Saturday.

The UK-based war monitoring group said the strikes on Zamalka town also injured dozens. There was no immediate comment from Damascus, which says it only targets armed militants.

The Observatory said a new wave of 10,000 people had left the insurgent pocket to army positions on Saturday in Ghouta, where the government has waged a fierce month-long offensive.