US Says Russia 'Accidentally' Bombed American-Backed Syrian Troops

Nadia Prupis, staff writer

Russian and Syrian forces “accidentally” bombed U.S.-backed fighters in Syria on Tuesday, killing some Syrian rebels, a top U.S. general said Wednesday.

A joint operation targeting Islamic State (ISIS) militants near the village of al-Bab sent missiles at Syrian coalition troops instead, according to Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend.

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