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Turkish bombing destroys Christian world heritage sites in Afrin Syria

Turkish planes have targeted a Christian archaeological site listed on on the World Heritage List of UNESCO, which has been severely damaged as part of Ankara Operation in the northern region of Afrin.

Children play at the recently captured city of Afrin, Syria,

Children play at the recently captured city of Afrin, Syria, Source: AAP


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