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5 Civilians Killed in Regime Bombing of Douma

Government forces resume shelling of the capital's Eastern Ghouta suburbs after the collapse of truce, Zaman al-Wasl reports
5 Civilians Killed in Regime Bombing of Douma

At least five civilians were killed on Sunday as regime forces stepped up aerial and ground bombardment on the besieged Eastern Ghouta suburbs, local activists said.

The bombing of the rebel-held eastern enclave of Damascus has continued since Saturday after collapse of a two-hour-long cease-fire.

A woman and a child boy were among the casualties of the airstrikes on Douma city, the Civil Defense rescue group said.

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