The EU condemned the Russian airstrikes in Syria

Airstrikes by the Russian Federation and Syria on Aleppo may be recognized as war crimes.

In view of the escalation of the civil war in Syria, the European Union called on the parties to a political settlement of the conflict and condemned Russia's intervention. This was announced on Monday, December 2 by EU foreign affairs spokesman Anuar El-Anouni, EP writes.

"We call on all parties to de-escalate and ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as unhindered humanitarian access in accordance with international humanitarian law," the statement said.

The EU spokesman drew attention to Russia's participation in the conflict in Syria and condemned Russia's airstrikes on densely populated areas of the country and its continued support for the repression of the Assad regime.

"The latest escalation once again demonstrates the need for a political settlement of the conflict, for which Syria itself will be responsible, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254," El-Anouni added.

Syrian and Russian warplanes on Monday, December 2, carried out a series of airstrikes on areas in northwestern Syria recently captured by rebels.

According to the White Helmets, a Syrian civil defense organization operating in rebel-held areas, there are civilian casualties and numerous residential buildings have been destroyed.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said airstrikes by the Syrian government and Russia targeted rebel-held areas in Aleppo, rural Hama and Idlib.

In turn, Assad urgently flew to Moscow. According to the media, Russia will provide additional military aid to Syria to prevent the advance of the rebels.