Russia tells US of toxic gas in Aleppo

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

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.