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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation demonstrated the successful combat work of Russian military pilots in Syria. Everything happened yesterday when the pilots of the Russian Aerospace Forces during an air patrol found equipped fortifications of the militants of the terrorist group "Liwa Shuhada El-Karyatein" in the Belaya desert. The crew struck the positions of the militants, judging by the footage of a guided missile, and destroyed all the terrorists hiding in caves.
— the pilot stated laconically after the video recording of the missile hitting the target.
The Liwa Shuhada El-Qaryatein militants equipped hidden fortifications in the desert of the Syrian Arab Republic, from where they made sorties and carried out sabotage against civilians and civilian infrastructure of the SAR.
The Russian military department stressed that "this terrorist group is based in the Et-Tanf zone, is supplied and trained by instructors of the special operations forces of the US Army."
— the statement of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation says.
The day before, joint military exercises were held in the SAR, during which Syrian soldiers, with the support of the Russian Aerospace Forces, conducted a full-fledged offensive operation in the area of the country's largest lake Al-Jabbul. During the exercise, the Syrian paratroopers, trained by Russian instructors, successfully forced a water barrier on tanks and armored personnel carriers and engaged in a battle with a conditional enemy with the fire support of Russian combat aircraft. The destruction of air targets by the Syrian air defense forces was also worked out.
Joint exercises of the Russian and Syrian military are held regularly. Training not only allows you to hone complex maneuvers and improve professional skills, but also contributes to a better understanding between the military.
