Russia said Sunday its forces continued “intensifying” airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, and that the bombings have disrupted the group’s infrastructure and logistical support.
A Ministry of Defense statement said Russian warplanes struck 10 Islamic State targets in the previous 24 hours, including training camps, arms depots and command posts.
Most of the strikes were located in Idlib province in western Syria, while others hit near the de facto Islamic State capital of Raqqa.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported additional suspected Russian airstrikes Sunday in Homs and Hama, areas located south of Idlib.
Russia pledged Saturday to boost the …read more
Source: Voice of America
