Friday, March 18, 2016

Russian Military Forces Assisting The Syrian Army In The Battle For Palmyra



BBC: Syria conflict: Russia steps up strikes on IS at Palmyra

Russia says its warplanes are carrying out up to 25 air strikes a day around the Syrian city of Palmyra in support of Syrian forces trying to oust so-called Islamic State (IS).

Defence ministry spokesman Lt Gen Sergei Rudskoi said the Syrian army was poised to defeat IS militants there.

The strikes come days after President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of most Russian forces from Syria.

IS militants captured the ancient city of Palmyra last May.

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More News On Russian Military Forces Assisting The Syrian Army In The Battle For Palmyra

Russian warplanes supported Syrian forces in operation to free Palmyra — General Staff -- TASS
Groundwork laid to defeat ISIS in Palmyra, Syria - Russian military -- RT
Conditions Created to Ensure Daesh Defeat in Syria’s Palmyra -- Sputnik
Russia says groundwork laid for routing Islamic State in Syria's Palmyra -- Reuters
Russian warplanes continue strikes in Syria, Russian military says -- Washington Post
Russian Jets Continue Strikes on Terrorists in Syria, Conduct 25 Sorties -- Sputnik

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