Syrian opposition media say pro-government airstrikes have hit areas in Idlib city and the surrounding province, killing at least four people on Tuesday.<br /><br /> Barrel bombs were also dropped over Khan Sheikhoun, in south Idlib province, according to local media.<br /><br /> A video checked by the social media agency Storyful showed extensive damage. It has been shared by pro-opposition media and is described as showing damage from “Russian warplanes” hitting civilian houses in Idlib.<br /><br /> In the video graffiti is seen saying “Jund al-Aqsa” – a jihadist group affiliated with Fateh al-Sham, formerly linked to al-Qaeda, which is excluded from a ceasefire deal.<br /><br /> The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that warplanes had hit areas in Idlib. Quoting local contacts, it spoke of airstrikes having caused explosions in areas near the Turkish border.<br /><br /> Reports over the past few days have said the ceasefire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey appeared to be holding.<br /><br /> Some have not been optimistic that it will last. In Idlib, a small crowd of anti-government demonstrators took to the streets to protest.<br /><br /> With Aleppo again under government control, there have been fears that the offensive could shift to Idlib, where many rebels and their families have been sent.<br />
