PENTAGON: US-backed Syrian Fighters hit by Russian Friendly Fire

Russian aircraft mistakenly bombed US-backed Syrian fighters, according to the Pentagon.

American militay advisers in the area were situated just 3 miles from Tuesday's airstrike.

Kevin McAlese reports from Washington...

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