The Syrian civil war has created one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.
There are about 4 million Syrian refugees living in nearby countries and some 7 million internally displaced people living inside the country.
Russia's involvement is threatening to make that situation even worse.
There are reports that Syrians in the north are moving closer to the border with Turkey in case the fighting intensifies and forces them to leave the country.
Russian forces are supposed to be fighting ISIS, but there are reports that warplanes are bombing rebel groups fighting the Assad regime, which could lead to ISIS gaining more territory.
No matter how the balance of power shifts, it could make it more difficult for aid groups to reach the millions of people who are cut off and rely on international relief to survive.
The U.S.-based humanitarian aid group Mercy Corps is helping some 500,000 people inside Syria every month.
Mercy Corps Vice President Michael Bowers recently testified before Congress about the growing Syria crisis. Bower spoke with CBN News about the situation and the action he says the U.S. government needs to take to end the conflict. Click play to watch.
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