The Russian military is denying that its warplanes have attacked the city of Idlib in northwestern Syria.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Tuesday that Russian warplanes haven't conducted a single strike on Idlib this year.
Syrian opposition activists said a series of Tuesday morning airstrikes on the rebel-held city have killed at least 15 people, wounded dozens more and demolished several buildings, in one of the deadliest attacks since a cease-fire went into effect last year.
The government and the opposition have repeatedly traded accusations of violating the cease-fire, which was brokered by Russia and Turkey and went into effect in December.
Russia has waged an air campaign in Syria since September 2015, providing a crucial boost for Assad's forces in battles with extremist groups as well as the mainstream opposition.
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