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Syrian children killed in Idlib airstrikes

At least 16 people killed after government warplanes bombarded residential areas in northern province.

Syrian fighter jets have bombarded residential areas in the northwest province of Idlib, killing at least 16 people, including seven children and five women, an activist group said.
"The number of people killed in the air strike in the village of Bara in Jabal al-Zawiya has risen to at least 16," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday.
Syrian warplanes had earlier shelled eastern suburbs of the capital, Damascus, activists say, continuing air raids despite an internationally brokered ceasefire supposed to take hold two days ago.
Warplanes reportedly hit the adjacent suburbs of Zamalka, Arbeen, Harasta and Zamalka on Sunday, where government forces are trying to root out rebels. Videos posted online purporting to show the aftermath showed huge plumes of smoke billowing over rooftops.
A statement by the Harasta Media Office, an activists' organisation, said electricity, water and communications had
been cut and dozens of wounded at the Harasta National Hospital had been moved as the bombardment closed in.
Activists also reported fighting in the nearby suburb of Douma, where rebels have been attacking roadblocks, and clashes in Qadam district.
Damascus suburbs have played a major role in the 19-month-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad, both in terms of peaceful protests and armed resistance.