Russian Bombers Hit Major “Daesh” Arms Depots in Syria After Entering From Iran

Five major arms depots destroyed by Russia’s Tu-22M3 and Su-34 were used to supply Daesh militants near Aleppo, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed Tuesday that it had deployed Tu-22M3 bombers and Su-34 strike fighters in Iran and these have already carried out airstrikes against terrorists in Syria, according to Sputnik.

“On August 16, 2016, Tu-23M3 long-range bombers and Su-34 bombers, having taken off from their base in Hamadan in the Islamic Republic of Iran, carried out group airstrikes against targets belonging to ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist groups in the provinces of Aleppo, Deir ez-Zor and Idlib,” the ministry said in a statement.

 Russian bombers also destroyed three terrorist command points and training camps in Syria’s Serakab, Al-Bab, Aleppo and Deir Ez-Zor, killing “a significant number” of terrorists according to the ministry.

“Weapons and ammunition depots, training camps and command points destroyed through airstrikes were used to supply militants active in the Aleppo region,” the ministry said in a statement.

Russian Troops Hold Drills on Abkhazia’s Black Sea Coast

Meantime, the Russian Southern Military District (SMD) motorized infantry troops are carrying out drills involving the repelling of simulated enemy airstrikes on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the SMD press service said Tuesday.

The exercises are taking place on two firing ranges in the partially recognized republic, with over 700 service personnel and some 60 military equipment units taking part.

“The troops are improving tactical company skills in defense, offense and during movements, including performing terrain and route engineer reconnaissance… The troops are also practicing repelling airstrikes and attacks by simulated enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups on the Black Sea coast,” the press service said.

The drills are focusing on firing position and field command post camouflage, as well as on tactical, reconnaissance, and fire training, according to the statement.

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