Russia started to withdraw its troops from Syria, announced the commander of the Russian military group Sergey Surovikin. About it reports “Interfax”. “Received the task and has started the withdrawal strength of 25 aircraft, of which 23 aircraft of various modifications, and two Ka-52, as well as the military contingent in the squad of the military police of the Russian Federation, special forces, military field hospital, detachment of the mine action centre,” the commander said. According to the head of the Federation Council Committee on defense and security Viktor Bondarev, this is not about full withdrawal of the military, and on the reduction of the group. In Hamima will remain aviation, air defense and engineer troops. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin ordered to withdraw troops from Syria on 11 December. He also said that the Russian military base in Tartus and Mamimi will be permanent. In December, Putin announced
