Five people were killed and 10 others were injured after Russian warplanes targeted a mosque during Friday prayer in Aleppo, Syrian Civil Defense sources told Anadolu Agency.
\nThe sources said that Batul Mosque in the opposition-held Zebdiya district was severely damaged in the attack.
\nMeanwhile, sources reported more Russian air raids on Old Aleppo, Bustan al-Qasr, Karm Turab and Bab Kansirin districts.
\nEarlier on Friday, Russian warplanes also targeted two hospitals in Azaz district in Aleppo, killing at least seven people, including three children.
\nRussian airstrikes have killed more than 250 civilians this week alone across Syria.
\nAccording to a report released earlier this month by Amnesty International, Russian airstrikes in Syria have killed \u201chundreds\u201d of Syrian civilians over the last three months.
\nThe report also suggests that the Russian authorities were attempting to cover up the mounting civilian death toll.
\nThe report provides evidence which shows that the Russian military has used unguided bombs in densely populated civilian areas, along with internationally banned \u201ccluster\u201d munitions.
\nAmnesty International said the airstrikes had caused massive destruction to residential areas — striking homes, mosques, markets and medical facilities — in violation of international humanitarian law.
\nRussia began air operations in Syria on Sept. 30 with the aim of supporting the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
\nWhile the Kremlin says the airstrikes target the ISIL militant group, some members of the western NATO alliance believe Russia is targeting groups opposed to Assad, including some that enjoy U.S. and Turkish support.
\nAt least 250,000 people have been killed since the Syria conflict began in 2011, according to UN figures.<\/p>\n
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