Russia's decision to deploy its air force to Syria 18 months ago turned the war in Assad's favour after rebel advances across key areas of Syria.
Russia's decision to deploy its air force to Syria 18 months ago turned the war in Assad's favour after rebel advances across key areas of Syria.
The civilians will have the choice to remain in their areas.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is alarmed over the reports of "atrocities".
A journalist in the government-held zone said the bombardment of rebel areas of the city had continued non-stop overnight.
"I have never seen in my life such a dramatic situation (as) what is happening to children in Aleppo," said UNICEF official
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The Britain-based monitor had earlier reported 34 civilians killed and "dozens of people wounded".
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim ordered flags to fly at half mast while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a planned trip to Kazakhstan
The attack came two days after a bomb elsewhere in Cairo killed six policemen.
Turkey declares one-day mourning after Istanbul bombings, state news agency