‘‘Militants of the terrorist organization Islamic State hide its units in residential areas, trying to save their equipment and weapons from the Russian aviation,’’ the Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said.
"Realizing high efficiency of our intelligence in respect of disguised bases with weapons and equipment, as well as a real threat of imminent destruction, terrorists are making efforts to move their equipment to residential blocks in cities,’’ Gazeta.ru cites him as saying.