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The war of words between the two powers shows no sign of abating.
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan is to ‘convey concerns to Russian authorities’ as Western powers accuse Russia of war crimes.
Dozens of Islamic State fighters were also wounded in the raids on weapons depots, barracks and checkpoints.
IS fighters near the Turkish border were among the targets of the strikes.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama led the UN Security Council in approving a resolution demanding that countries take action to stem the flow of foreign jihadists to Iraq and Syria.
Last week Obama ordered a “relentless” war against the Islamic State.
Air strikes have stepped up on day 45 of the conflict, militants fired 18 rockets over the border since midnight.
The attack followed Palestinian rocket fire being aimed at the Jewish state.
The people were queueing outside a bakery in the rebel-held town of Halfaya when the strike hit.
The fighter jets have repeatedly hit areas held by the rebels in two districts of the city today.