<p>A plume of sparks rose high above the town of Al-Latamneh, located in Hama province in Syria, on December 17, prompting allegations the Syrian and Russian governments used chemical weapons.</p><p>Russian warplanes dropped phosphorus, napalm, and other incindiary materials on the towns of Al-Latamneh</a>, Morek</a>, Kafr Zita</a>, and Khan Shaykhun</a>, local news outlets said</a>. Footage from another pro-opposition news outlet</a> from earlier airstrikes on Al-Latamneh on December 17 show warplanes releasing missiles followed by multiple large explosions.</p><p>The Free Syrian Army was fighting Syrian government forces in Hama province, and Al-Latamneh is located close to the front line, according to FSA reports</a>. Credit: YouTube/Step News Agency via Storyful</p><br />
