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The Latest: US Holds Russia Responsible for Aid Convoy Hit
Source: Associated Press
The Latest: US Holds Russia Responsible for Aid Convoy Hit
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — Sep 20, 2016, 6:45 PM ET
The Latest on developments in Syria, where a cease-fire is faltering further after airstrikes hit an aid convoy overnight (all times local):
12:50 a.m.
The White House says the U.S. holds Russia responsible for airstrikes by either Syria or Russia that hit an aid convoy in Syria.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said all information indicates an airstrike hit the convoy. He says that since the Syrian rebels lack an air force, that means either Syria or Russia conducted the strikes.
He says regardless of who carried out the strike, the U.S. considers Russia responsible because it was Russia's responsibility under the cease-fire deal to limit Syrian airstrikes.
Russia and Syria both denied carrying out the convoy bombing. Russia's Defense Ministry has blamed the damage on a cargo fire.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — Sep 20, 2016, 6:45 PM ET
The Latest on developments in Syria, where a cease-fire is faltering further after airstrikes hit an aid convoy overnight (all times local):
12:50 a.m.
The White House says the U.S. holds Russia responsible for airstrikes by either Syria or Russia that hit an aid convoy in Syria.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said all information indicates an airstrike hit the convoy. He says that since the Syrian rebels lack an air force, that means either Syria or Russia conducted the strikes.
He says regardless of who carried out the strike, the U.S. considers Russia responsible because it was Russia's responsibility under the cease-fire deal to limit Syrian airstrikes.
Russia and Syria both denied carrying out the convoy bombing. Russia's Defense Ministry has blamed the damage on a cargo fire.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/latest-suspends-syria-convoys-aid-trucks-hit-42214651
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