The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers took off from an airbase in Russia on Tuesday and directed strikes to facilities and positions for ISIS terrorist organization to the east of Palmyra and in al-Sukhneh and Arak areas in Syria.
According to the Ministry, the strikes destroyed a large field camp for ISIS, three weapon depots, three tanks, four armored vehicles, and eight vehicles equipped with heavy machine guns, in addition to killing a significant number of terrorists.
Since September 30th 2015, the Russian Aerospace Forces have carried out hundreds of air strikes against ISIS positions in Syria, which resulted in destroying thousands of terrorist targets including facilities, workshops for making shells and explosive devices, command centers, training camps, and arms, munitions and fuel depots.
SANA
12/7/16
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Six Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bombers have delivered massive airstrikes against a major ISIL camp and ammunition depots in Syria, Russia’s Defense Ministry says. The aircraft flew from Russia and returned home after the operation, RT reported...
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All aircraft have successfully returned to home base, the ministry said in a statement.....almanar.com.lb