Russian Tu-22M3s based in Iran have carried out strikes in Syria

Russia announced that its Tu-22M3 bombers based in Iran’s Hamadan air base have carried out air strikes in Syria.

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Source: Social Media

The Russian Defense Ministry said the airstrikes targeted Islamic State and militants previously known as the Nusra Front in the Aleppo, Idlib and Deir al Zour provinces.

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