Civilians fear ‘mass extermination’ as bloody assault on Idlib intensifies
Rescuers and medics in rebel-held Syrian province fear increased airstrikes will curtail their work
The familiar sound of warplanes was heard across towns and villages in north-west Syria this week as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad intensified their bloody assault on the country’s last major rebel stronghold.
Asem al-Yahiya, a volunteer with the White Helmets rescue organisation, was on call when the bombardment of Muhanbel, his hometown, started on Sunday.