Russian Su-34 jets deployed in Iran conducted airstrikes against ISIL in Syria’s Deir Ezzor, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Russian Su-34 strike fighters deployed at the Hamadan airbase in Iran carried out airstrikes against ISIL targets in the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor and destroyed two command centers, a ISIL training camp.
Some 150 ISIL terrorists, including foreign fighters, have been killed as a result of Russia’s strikes on Wednesday, the ministry said.
“On August 17, 2016, Russian Su-34 bombers carried out strikes from the Hamadan airfield on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran against targets of the ISIL terrorist group in the province of Deir Ezzor. Aircraft carried high-explosive bombs OFAB-500.”
All aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces returned to their home bases after carrying out airstrikes on ISIL targets in Deir Ezzor, the ministry said.
“The Su-35S aircraft based at the Hmeymim airbase [in Syria] provided fighter-bomber air cover for the bombers. After successfully conducting combat missions, all Russian aircraft returned to their home bases.”
Source: Sputnik
