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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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Hammond: Russia 'war crime' claims should be investigated

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said allegations that Russia was behind the bombing of a hospital in Syria must be investigated.

The Kremlin yesterday rejected claims that Russia had committed a 'war crime' stating accusations its jets were behind the hospital bombing were "unfounded".

It comes after almost 50 civilians were thought to have been killed in missile attacks in northern Syria.

ITV Middle East Correspondent Geraint Vincent reports:

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