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Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel
Source: BBC
Syria civil war: Bomb damages Aleppo's ancient citadel
4 hours ago Middle East
A bomb explosion has caused part of the walls of Aleppo's ancient citadel to collapse.
Built in the 13th Century, it overlooks Aleppo's Old City and is part of a UN-listed World Heritage site.
Syrian government forces have been using the citadel as a military position.
Government and rebel forces have been fighting for control of the city for over three years. It is not known which side caused the explosion.
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4 hours ago Middle East
A bomb explosion has caused part of the walls of Aleppo's ancient citadel to collapse.
Built in the 13th Century, it overlooks Aleppo's Old City and is part of a UN-listed World Heritage site.
Syrian government forces have been using the citadel as a military position.
Government and rebel forces have been fighting for control of the city for over three years. It is not known which side caused the explosion.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-33499609