Continuing the carnage of civilians in government-held Aleppo, 8 civilians were killed of which some was child and more than 80 were injured, many of whom severely.

The neighborhoods targeted today were predominantly Assyrian and the massive material damage can be observed in pictures taken of the scene, Al-Masdar reports.

According to initial information, eight people were killed and 80 sustained injuries. The number of victims may significantly increase, many sustained serious injuries and shelling continues," a healthcare worker told RIA Novosti.

In recent weeks, the situation in Aleppo and surrounding areas has deteriorated, as various militant groups, including the Nusra Front have been shelling the city.   

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(Al-Masdar and Sputnik)