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A satellite image during a Syrian government offensive.
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A satellite overview image that shows burned fields, near Kafr Nabudah, Idlib Province, Syria May 26, 2019. All photos Satellite image ©2019 Maxar Technologies / Handout via Reuters
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A satelite overview image of Kafr Nabudah shows damaged and destroyed buildings.
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A satellite overview image of Kafr Nabudah.
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Syrian governement military forces, west of Kafr Nabudah.
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Smoke from fires in Hbit, Idlib Province,.
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A satellite overview image of Kafr Nabudah.
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A satellite overview image of Hbit, Idlib Province.
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A satellite image during a Syrian government offensive.
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A satellite overview image that shows burned fields, near Kafr Nabudah, Idlib Province, Syria May 26, 2019. All photos Satellite image ©2019 Maxar Technologies / Handout via Reuters
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A satelite overview image of Kafr Nabudah shows damaged and destroyed buildings.
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A satellite overview image of Kafr Nabudah.
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Syrian governement military forces, west of Kafr Nabudah.
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Smoke from fires in Hbit, Idlib Province,.
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A satellite overview image of Kafr Nabudah.
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A satellite overview image of Hbit, Idlib Province.
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A satellite image during a Syrian government offensive.
US accuses Assad of using 'starve or surrender' tactics in Syria’s Idlib
France said recent attacks on schools and hospitals in the north-western province were war crimes
Arthur MacMillan
29 May, 2019
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