Moscow Times: Two Russian Troops Killed in Syria on New Year’s Eve
Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the deaths of two helicopter pilots on New Year’s Eve in Syria after a group of independent investigators reported the incident earlier on Wednesday.
President Vladimir Putin declared victory over terrorists in the conflict-torn country during a surprise visit last month and ordered the Russian military to withdraw following a two-year intervention.
The Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT), investigative bloggers who monitor the Ukrainian and Syrian wars, said on Wednesday that a Russian attack helicopter crashed in western Syria weeks after Putin’s pullout orders.
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Update: Russian Military Helicopter Crashes In Syria, Killing Both Pilots (RFE)
WNU Editor: Contrary to Russian President Putin's remarks, the war grinds on.
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