The Russian air force and Syrian troops strike in the provinces of Idlib and HOMS, not to allow militants of the banned “Islamic state” Iraqi retreat from Mosul to Syria. This was stated by Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports RIA Novosti.
“Our aviation and aviation Syria work only in the provinces of Idlib and HOMS, to prevent the escape of ISIS from Mosul to Syria”, – said the Minister.
Russia’s armed Forces began a massive operation in Idlib and HOMS November 15. On this day the fighting in Syria joined by the heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” and the frigate “Admiral Grigorovich” struck by missiles “Caliber” to the terrorists.
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