The Kremlin responded to the question about the classification of data on dead Russian citizens in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not made a decision on the classification of information about the alleged victims and wounded Russians as a result of clashes proasadovskih forces with the us military under the Deir ez-Zor, said the press Secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov.
“No, the President has not made a decision”, — said Peskov told reporters.
He also noted that the Kremlin is nothing more to add to what was said earlier on this topic.
Earlier in the Kremlin said that have information only about the Russian troops in Syria and do not have data about other Russians who may be in the SAR. “We recommend on these matters to apply to the Ministry of defence,” — said Peskov informed.
Earlier it became known about the death in Syria of five citizens who, according to media reports, were not Russian soldiers. Their death presumably connected with the impact of the American coalition under the Deir ez-Zor.
February 8, the Central command of the armed forces of the United States said that the American coalition struck back after the headquarters of the “Syrian democratic forces” (SDF) was attacked by Pro-government forces in Syria. As a result of strike killed over a hundred people. This number called American media with reference to the representative of the coalition.
The Minister of defence of the USA James Mattis announced that on February 7 in the strike area did not have the strength of the defense Ministry, and as reported by the Russian side.
On 8 February, the defense Ministry said that Russian troops in the zone us-led coalition was not. The Agency reported that the Syrian militia, came under attack in the American coalition, not coordinated their operation with the Russian military.