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Russia denies 'war crime' claim after fatal hospital airstrikes

The Kremlin has rejected claims that Russia has committed a 'war crime' stating accusations it was behind the bombing of a hospital in Syria are "unfounded".

It comes after Turkey accused Russia of an "obvious war crime" yesterday after almost 50 civilians were thought to have been killed in missile attacks in northern Syria.

The attacks took place in the Idlib province and Azaz near the Turkish border.

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Deadly airstrikes at hospitals in Syria condemned

There has been widespread condemnation after almost 50 civilians were killed in missile attacks on at least five medical facilities and two schools in northern Syria, according to the United Nations.

The attacks took place in the town of Idlib in northern Syria and Azaz near the Turkish border.

Medicens Sans Frontieres said seven people including five patients had died after a hospital supported by the medical charity was hit, with eight members of staff reported missing.

Middle East Correspondent Geraint Vincent reports:

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