Russian military jets carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Wednesday for the first time, the Russian defence ministry confirmed.
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The airstrikes targeted ISIS positions, vehicles and warehouses that Russia believes belong to the militants, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told Russian news agencies. Islamic State is also referred to as ISIS.
Russia’s upper chamber of parliament earlier on Wednesday gave the green light to President Vladimir Putin’s request to send Russian troops to Syria.
Putin said the Russian air force will be supporting the Syrian army in its offensive operations.
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Source: Ottawa Citizen
