The Syrian government headed by President Assad has been accused of carrying out a chlorine gas attack in the city of Aleppo on Tuesday.
Monitors on the ground and rescue workers state government helicopter dropped barrel bombs filled with chlorine over the city, injuring over 80 people, including many children.
A UN inquiry last month concluded the government had twice used chlorine gas previously.
The Syrian government continues to deny any use of chemical weapons.
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