The CSTO said about 2,5 thousand terrorists are fighting for Russians in Syria

The CSTO said about 2,5 thousand terrorists are fighting for Russians in Syria

Moscow. March 22. INTERFAX.RU — About 2-2,5 thousand immigrants from Russia are fighting in Syria on the side of the militants, told journalists acting General Secretary of the CSTO Valery Semerikov.

“From Russia — 2-2,5 thousand people”, — said Semerikov, responding to the question of “Interfax”.

He noted that the CSTO does not maintain records of militants who returned to Russia after fighting in Syria.

“Of course, we collect information, but not yet carried out the operation “Mercenary”. After this operation we will own specific numbers,” — said the acting Secretary General of the CSTO.

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