The country's military command called on Aleppo rebels to surrender. The UN’s humanitarian chief, Stephen O’Brien, reported that eastern Aleppo’s health system has been “all but obliterated” by shelling and bombardment. “We are in a race against time to protect and save civilians in eastern Aleppo city. Syrian regime forces gather at the Kindi Hospital as smoke billows following airstrikes on Aleppo on Oct. 2. Russia announced a month ago that the Syrian government would give safe passage to civilians wanting to leave eastern Aleppo.

Source: thestar October 02, 2016 20:04 UTC