Russian long-range bombers launch cruise missile strikes on Daesh in Raqqa

Russian Tu-95MS long-range bombers have launched cruise missile strikes on Daesh targets near the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Russian Defense Ministry said, Sputnik reports.

The ministry said that "reconnaissance means have confirmed the destruction of all designated [terrorist] targets" near Raqqa.

The strikes have been carried out by brand new X-101 cruise missiles.