Photos Reveal Damage To Multiple Russian Warplanes At Syrian Base After Rebel Artillery Strike

BBC: Syria war: Photos 'reveal' Russia jet damage at Hmeimim base

A Russian military journalist has published photos of Russian warplanes which are believed to have been damaged by rebel shelling in Syria.

Roman Saponkov posted them on social media after reports of the attack.

Russia's defence ministry acknowledged a 31 December rebel mortar attack on Hmeimim airbase but denied any jets had been disabled.

It also confirmed two servicemen's deaths. Russia's Kommersant newspaper said seven jets had been destroyed.

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