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| Russian long-range bombers & submarine launch ‘massive strike’ on ISIS hideouts in Syria | Russian long-range bombers & submarine launch ‘massive strike’ on ISIS hideouts in Syria |
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| A Russian submarine and six long-range Tu-22M3 strategic bombers have performed a “massive” missile and bomb strike in eastern Syria, destroying ISIS hideouts and stockpiles in the governorate of Deir ez-Zor. | A Russian submarine and six long-range Tu-22M3 strategic bombers have performed a “massive” missile and bomb strike in eastern Syria, destroying ISIS hideouts and stockpiles in the governorate of Deir ez-Zor. |
| The attacks were carried out on Friday, targeting positions of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorists near the Syrian city of Abu Kemal. | The attacks were carried out on Friday, targeting positions of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terrorists near the Syrian city of Abu Kemal. |
| The Russian submarine ‘Kolpino’ and six Tu-22M3 bombers participated in the operation to support the advancing Syrian government troops, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Gen. Igor Konashenkov said at a press briefing. | |
| The submarine launched a salvo of six Kalibr cruise missiles from a submerged position, the spokesman added. “A major ISIS unit near Abu Kemal received a crushing blow during the massive missile and aviation strike,” Konashenkov stated. | |
| The strategic Tu-22M3 bombers were also joined by Su-24 and Su-34 planes, based at Khmeimim Airbase in western Syria. The attack planes were supported by Su-30, Su-35 and Mig-29 fighter jets. | |
| Over the past three days, Tu-22M3 long-range bombers carried out 18 strikes against IS terrorists in eastern Syria, according to Konashenkov. In addition, the submarines ‘Velikiy Novgorod’ and ‘Kolpino’ carried out nine strikes from the Mediterranean Sea. | |
| After conducting the strikes, all the long-range bombers returned to Russia. The submarines continue to carry out operations in the area, alongside other Russian ships, according to Konashenkov. |