Four Russian soldiers killed in Syria
Four Russian servicemen have been killed in Syria as a result of shelling by militants, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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At least four Russian servicemen have been killed in Deir Ezzor province, Syria. |
"In the province of Deir Ezzor (Syria), the artillery unit of the Syrian Government forces was attacked by mobile groups of terrorists. Two Russian military advisers were killed on the spot. Five Russian soldiers were injured and promptly taken to the Russian Military Hospital" - the statement said.
Russian military doctors fought for the lives of two wounded soldiers, but were unsuccessful. The command recommended awarding the Russian servicemen state awards.
As mentioned, Syrian servicemen together with Russian military advisers took part in the fight that lasted about an hour, the servicemen destroyed 43 terrorists and 6 all-terrain vehicles equipped with large-caliber weapons.
