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Syrian Army backed by Russian Air Force thwarts ISIS attack on Palmyra

FILE PHOTO  Syrian army soldiers drive past the Arch of Triumph in the historic city of Palmyra © Omar Sanadiki
The Syrian Army backed by the Russian Air Force has repelled all Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) attempts to recapture the historic city of Palmyra, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
“Over the past night, with active Russian air support, Syrian government forces repulsed all attacks by the terrorists on Palmyra,” the ministry said in a statement.
Over 300 militants were killed in the offensive.

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