Renewed airstrikes in Aleppo this week have killed at least 32 people, including children. The attacks, which struck a children’s hospital and a blood bank, were carried out by either Syrian or Russian warplanes, international media reported, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. 

The bombings also hit an internationally celebrated animal sanctuary that was hailed as a place of peace and hope in the war-torn city.

Syrian regime’s warplanes launched on Wednesday several airstrikes in Aleppo, targeting the rebel-held eastern part of the city.

Pro-regime forces hit the neighbourhoods of Shaar, Karam al-Bek and Sakhour in eastern Aleppo with barrel bombs and missiles.

A children’s hospital, blood bank and ambulances were main targets in Wednesday’s air raids.

“Pro-Assad air force bombed al-Bayan Children’s Hospital in Aleppo, causing dozens of casualties,” local media activist Ahmed Halwani told ARA News.

At least 26 civilians, including children, were killed in the airstrikes.