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UK Confirms It Took Part in Airstrike in Deir ez-Zor When Syrian Army Was Bombed
UK Confirms It Took Part in Airstrike in Deir ez-Zor When Syrian Army Was Bombed
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The British Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday that the UK participated in the US-led coalition's airstrike in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, when the country's army... 19.09.2016, Sputnik International
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UK Confirms It Took Part in Airstrike in Deir ez-Zor When Syrian Army Was Bombed
11:57 GMT 19.09.2016 (Updated: 12:20 GMT 19.09.2016) The British Defence Ministry confirmed on Monday that the UK participated in the US-led coalition's airstrike in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, when the country's army was bombed.
London said it "would not intentionally target Syrian military units".
18 September 2016, 19:42 GMT
The airstrikes by the coalition planes near the Deir ez-Zor airport were first
reported by the Syrian army on Saturday. Later in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the attacks, saying they
killed 62 servicemen and injured 100 more. The US Central Command said that the Syrian forces were mistaken for Daesh terrorists.
Australia and Denmark have also confirmed their air forces' participation in the airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor.
