Eastern Ghouta: Death toll climbs to 426 as Russia blocks Syria ceasefire resolution

At least 428 people, including 98 children, have been killed in the aerial offensive on the besieged rebel suburb of Damascus in one of the worst episodes of violence in the seven-year-long war. A sixth day of air strikes, including illegal barrel bombs, shelling and rocket fire, continued unabated in the area on Friday.  More than 22 medical facilities have been damaged, leaving thousands of injured people unable to access adequate help.
The criminal Asad regime is relentless.
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