Russian operation in Syria
Find the news and articles on the Russian operation in Syria. Following an official request from the Syrian government, Russia intervened in the Syrian civil war in September 2015, successfully aiding the Assad regime in its power-shift from defense to offense. Follow RT to get the news and details of the course of the operation launched by Russian government. Russian military forces’ main targets were rebel and jihadist groups, including Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and the National Coalition for Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces, Al-Nusra Front and the Army of Conquest. Follow RT for the news stories on the terrorist and militant groups prevailing in Syria. The major advantages of the operation carried out by Russia were recapturing Palmyra, retaking the city of Aleppo, breaking the three-year-long siege of Deir ez-Zor, and establishing full control there by the end of 2017. Visit RT.com to read the information about these and other successful actions taken by Russian troops.
- US holds Russia ‘ultimately responsible’ amid reports of dozens gassed in Syria’s Douma
The US once again said Russia is "ultimately bearing responsibility" for all chemical incidents in Syria, regardless of who carried them out, after rebel sources accused Damascus of gassing dozens in Eastern Ghouta's Douma.World News - Islamic State in Syria completely defeated – Putin
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) in Syria has been completely defeated, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. However, it retains its destructive potential and can attack in different regions across the globe, he added.World News - Thousands of Christians in Aleppo & across Syria turn out for Easter celebrations (PHOTO, VIDEO)
Across Syria, Christians came out to celebrate Easter, many in previously Islamist-held areas, where the festival had been discouraged or banned outright for several years.World News - Militants killed 9 civilians in Eastern Ghouta while suppressing protests – Russian MoD
Militants in Eastern Ghouta killed at least nine civilians on Monday during protests against being held hostage in the city, according to Valery Gerasimov, head of Russia's general staff.World News - Russia is 'main threat' in Middle East – Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has demanded President Donald Trump confront Moscow by imposing a no-fly zone in Syria. Then it will be time to unseat Assad through local proxies, he said.US News - Russia’s Syria op: Key points of campaign that helped crush ISIS & gave peace a chance
After more than two years of anti-terrorist operations in Syria, Russia is withdrawing its troops. RT looks at the milestones and achievements of the campaign, which played a key role in the defeat of Islamic State and helped Syrian reconciliation efforts.World News
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