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Syrian Military says it will 'reduce' airstrikes on Aleppo
6 October 2016 10:54 BST
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Syrian military on Wednesday announced a suprise reduction in bombardment of rebel groups in devastated east Aleppo.
The announcement comes nearly two weeks after declaring an all out assault to capture the city.