Kremlin hits out at Trump amid attacks

The Kremlin has criticized US president Donald Trump’s warnings against a possible Syrian government attack on a rebel-held enclave.

Mr Trump sent a tweet on Monday warning the Syrian government and its allies against a “reckless attack” on rebel-held Idlib province. Russia has been a key backer of Syrian president Bashar Assad.

Russian warplanes reportedly yesterday bombed the province as government troops mass ahead of what may be a major offensive. If confirmed, the bombing would be the first such air strikes there in three weeks.