Russian Defense Ministry: 6 strategic bombers hit Daesh posts in Deir Ezzor countryside

Moscow, SANA – The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that 6 Russian bombers struck Daesh (ISIS) positions, depots, and vehicle southeast of Deir Ezzor.

The strategic long-range Tu-22M3 bombers took off from Russia, covered by Su-30SM fighter jets which flew from Hmeimim Airbase, targeted Daesh terrorist organization’s ammo repositories, vehicles, and fortified positions, the Ministry said in a statement, asserting that all the Russian planes returned safely to their bases upon completing the mission.

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