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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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Kremlin rejects 'war crime' hospital airstrike claims

People gathered yesterday near what is said to be a hospital damaged in missile attacks in northern Syria Credit: Reuters

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

President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters the claims made by Turkey were "unfounded accusations".

He said: "We categorically do not accept such statements, the more so as every time those making these statements are unable to prove their unfounded accusations in any way."

It comes after almost 50 civilians were thought to have been killed in missile attacks in northern Syria which reportedly hit several medical facilities and schools on Monday.

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