23 martyred in mortar attacks in Aleppo

More than 23 civilians were martyred by heavy mortar attacks on residential areas of the Syrian city

More than 23 civilians were martyred by heavy mortar attacks on residential areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo, including near a mosque where children were taking religious lessons, state television said.

It said heavy shelling from Aleppo districts under the control of takfiri groups hit several districts in the Jamae al Raham Mosque area, al Ashrafia, Ramousa and several other residential areas in different parts of the city.

According reports, at least 100 civilians needed hospital treatment. The reports added that children were among the dead.