The Russian Defense Ministry has denied Western media reports of its alleged role in an airstrike on a residential neighborhood of the Syrian city of Aleppo, according to Sputnik.

"We have repeatedly stressed that Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft active in the Syrian Arab Republic never engage targets within the boundaries of settlements. This especially concerns the al-Qaterji district of Aleppo, directly adjacent to the two recently opened Russian humanitarian operation corridors for the safe exit of local residents, mentioned in the Western media," Defense Minister spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Friday.

Source: MENA