The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency made no mention of such an attack on its website Wednesday . Activists : The barrel bombs fell on a house in an opposition - held part of Aleppo . Al - Nusra Front claims responsibility for Tuesday 's twin car bombings in Syria . The car bombs exploded in an Alawite neighborhood ; President al - Assad is Alawite . The first attack killed 79 civilians and 21 pro - government fighters , they say .
Activists : The barrel bombs fell on a house in an opposition - held part of Aleppo . Al - Nusra Front claims responsibility for Tuesday 's twin car bombings in Syria . The car bombs exploded in an Alawite neighborhood ; President al - Assad is Alawite . The first attack killed 79 civilians and 21 pro - government fighters , they say .