PBS NewsHour

Russia claims U.S. airstrikes killed Syrian troops

Clip: Season 2016 | 3m 48s

U.S. military officials said Saturday they halted coalition airstrikes meant for ISIS fighters in Syria after Russia claimed the attacks instead killed more than 62 Syrian troops. The announcement came just days after a ceasefire took effect. Liz Sly of the Washington Post joins Hari Sreenivasan from Beirut via Skype to discuss.

Aired: 09/17/16

Rating: NR

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