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| Russian bombers hit militant targets in Syria's Deir al-Zor |
| 2017-11-02 |
| [ENGLISH.ALARABIYA.NET] Six long-range strategic bombers took off from their bases in Russia to hit Lion of Islam targets in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor on Wednesday, Russian news agencies cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying. The Tu-22M3 planes flew over Iran and Iraq to hit the targets which included "terrorist" strongholds and depots with weapons and ammunition, TASS news agency reported. The Russian Defense Ministry released footage on Wednesday of the Tu-22MZ bombers taking off and dropping bombs on ISIS group positions outside the Lion of Islam-held town of Boukamal (Abu Kamal) on the border with Iraq. Syrian government forces are battling the murderous Moslems outside the town. Russia has been providing air cover for the Syrian government’s operations against ISIS and rebels since 2015 but it has mostly used an airfield in Syria. The Russian military said the |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 I still find it interesting that they are striking from bases in Russia rather than somewhere locally in Syria. A bit more expensive, but likely safer parking. And good practice in case something big jumps off further down the road. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2017-11-02 17:10 |