Russia Says It Found Mass Graves in Aleppo

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Monday said it found mass graves of civilians that had apparently been tortured in Aleppo. Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said the graves included “several dozens of Syrians who suffered atrocious torture and massacre.” Some had gunshot wounds, he said, while others showed signs of mutilation. It was not clear who was behind the mass graves, but human rights groups have previously recorded instances of both opposition fighters and government forces carrying out massacres of civilians. Konashenkov also said booby traps and mines had been discovered throughout the city, for which he blamed rebel fighters.