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"New data obtained by research group Drone Wars has “laid bare” the scale of British bombing in the region. The group found that Britain dropped 75 bombs over Syria in December, as planes and drones stepped up their attack on the last Isis stronghold."
Britain carried out a record number of air strikes in Syria during the last month of 2018, despite mounting concerns over civilian casualties and costs.
New data obtained by research group Drone Wars has “laid bare” the scale of British bombing in the region.
The group found that Britain dropped 75 bombs over Syria in December, as planes and drones stepped up their attack on the last Isis stronghold.
It was the most intense month of aerial bombardment last year, bringing the annual total to 464 munitions from 225 separate raids.
And while the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published the number of air strikes, it is much more secretive about civilian casualties, causing concern about who was caught in the crossfire.
As well as local Syrians, kidnapped British journalist John Cantile may also be among those at risk from air strikes.
The war photographer was snatched by Isis terrorists in 2012 and presumed dead, but last week Security Minister Ben Wallace insisted he was still alive.
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"New data obtained by research group Drone Wars has “laid bare” the scale of British bombing in the region. The group found that Britain dropped 75 bombs over Syria in December, as planes and drones stepped up their attack on the last Isis stronghold."
Britain carried out a record number of air strikes in Syria during the last month of 2018, despite mounting concerns over civilian casualties and costs.
New data obtained by research group Drone Wars has “laid bare” the scale of British bombing in the region.
The group found that Britain dropped 75 bombs over Syria in December, as planes and drones stepped up their attack on the last Isis stronghold.
It was the most intense month of aerial bombardment last year, bringing the annual total to 464 munitions from 225 separate raids.
And while the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published the number of air strikes, it is much more secretive about civilian casualties, causing concern about who was caught in the crossfire.
As well as local Syrians, kidnapped British journalist John Cantile may also be among those at risk from air strikes.
The war photographer was snatched by Isis terrorists in 2012 and presumed dead, but last week Security Minister Ben Wallace insisted he was still alive.
Read more
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