Syrian Army Says U.S.-led Air Strike On Wednesday Hit Is Poison Gas Depot, Killing Hundreds

The Syrian army stated that an air strike late on Wednesday by the U.S.-led coalition hit poison gas supplies belonging to Islamic State, releasing a toxic substance that killed "hundreds including many civilians." The incident proved that Islamic State and al Qaeda-linked militants "possess chemical weapons", a statement by the army flashed on Thursday by Syrian state TV stated. There was no immediate independent confirmation.