In the early hours of April 28, Russian air defense systems deployed in the Hmeimim airbase intercepted unidentified aerial objects which were heading towards the base. This was the second attack on the Russian airbase in the last 72 hours. Local sources said that the objects were armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, the Lebanese al-Manar TV Read More…
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Putin Orders Withdrawal Of Russian Troops During Surprise Syria Visit
Drawing a stark contrast between himself and his counterpart in the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise appearance at Khmeimim Airbase in Syria – which has traditionally been used by the Russian air force – on Monday morning, where he ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, now that the ISIS insurgency Read More…