Syrian government accused on Tuesday the armed groups of firing rockets containing chemical materials" in Aleppo province.

Syrian government accused on Tuesday the armed groups of firing rockets containing chemical materials" in Aleppo province.

Official news agency, SANA, reported that 15 people were killed as the militants fired rockets containing chemical materials.

"Terrorists fired rockets containing chemical materials on Khan al-Assal in Aleppo province, and preliminary information suggests 15 people were killed, mostly civilians,” the agency and the state television said.

The agency said that most of the casualties were civilians, adding that several people were injured in the attack.
The remarks are the first accusation by the Syrian government against militants.