Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016)
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The Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016) were intense bombardments on both rebel and government-held areas in the city of Aleppo, Syria starting in late April 2016. Some rebel shelling also hit a Kurdish-held part of the city. The bombings decreased in intensity after 55 days when a temporary truce was established.[3] However, the bombings continued through July.[1]
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Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016) | |
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Part of the Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016) | |
Location | Aleppo, Syria |
Coordinates | 36°13′N 37°10′E |
Date | 22 April – 18 July 2016 (2 months, 3 weeks and 5 days) |
Target | Military and civilians |
Attack type | Airstrikes and bombardments |
Weapons | Aerial bombs, rockets, artillery and chemical weapons |
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