Russia tells US of toxic gas in Aleppo

The Russian military reportedly told the US of toxic substances being used in Aleppo.

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Published 4 August 2016 5:54am

Updated 4 August 2016 5:56am

Source: AAP

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The Russian military informed the United States that rebels in the Syrian city of Aleppo launched an attack using toxic substances on August 2, Interfax news agency reports, citing a Russian general.

As a result of the attack, seven people died and more than 20 people were sent to hospital, Interfax reported on Wednesday.

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