Syrians Demonstrate Against Russian Airstrikes

Activists in Kafr Nabl in Idlib demonstrated on Saturday, October 3, against Russian airstrikes in Syria. On Thursday, Russia conducted airstrikes close to Kafr Nabl. However, activists in the area said the strikes had hit rebel groups not associated with Islamic State.

Raed Fares, an activist in Kafr Nabl, told BuzzFeed, “I think Russia told the US they are going to fight ISIS, but there is no ISIS at all in this area.”

“Russia and the regime are not attacking ISIS, they are attacking everyone in Syria, including civilians like me,” he added.

Fares filmed footage of Saturday’s demonstration. Activists in Kafr Nabl demonstrate most Saturdays and are known for their distinctive signs. Credit: YouTube/Raed Fares