The United States is condemning airstrikes and shelling in Syria that killed dozens in the northern city of Aleppo in the past 24 hours, the ABC News reported.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest on Thursday described the attacks as "abhorrent" and "immoral" but "entirely consistent" with actions from Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Monitors and activists say at least 60 people were killed in Aleppo in the past 24 hours, including at least 14 who died when an MSF-supported hospital and nearby buildings were hit.

Earnest said the airstrikes are straining an already fragile agreement between the government and rebels to cease hostilities. He said the continued violation of the cease-fire is having a negative effect on political talks to end the civil war.

Source: MENA