Russia hits out at U.S. over bombing of Syrian army near Deir Al-Zor
MOSCOW, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday that U.S.-led coalition planes had bombed Syrian troops fighting Islamic State militants near the airport in Deir Al-Zor, killing 62 soldiers and wounding about 100 more.
If the strikes were a targeting error, the ministry said the bombings were evidence of Washington's stubborn refusal to coordinate its military action in Syria with Russia.
A fierce battle between the Syrian army and Islamic state militants was now under way, it said. (Reporting by Andrew Osborn; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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