DAMASCUS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Information Ministry denied news that the government troops shelled the Nairab camp for Palestinian refugees in Aleppo city.

In a statement aired by the state TV on Monday, the ministry held " the "bloody media outlets" responsible for disseminating such news.

Also in Aleppo, the state TV said the army has carried a " qualitative" operation at al-Arkoub roundabout in Aleppo, killing large numbers of armed militias.

In separate accounts, the oppositional Local Coordination Committees reported air strike on al-Atareb area of Aleppo Monday.

Aleppo, Syria's largest city and commercial hub, has emerged as a stage for furious battles between the government troops and armed rebels.