Israel strikes in vicinity of Syria's Palmyra
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes late Monday, targeting several locations across Syria, the Syrian news agency reported.
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Restoration of ancient Palmyra bas-reliefs begins in Damascus
Experts from the National Museum of Damascus have begun restoration of ancient Palmyra bas-reliefs, partially destroyed by the militants of the ISIS terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia), the museum’s director Oman …
Russian, Syrian troops free almost 20 ISIS captives
Syrian troops supported by Russian military officers have freed 19 ISIS hostages, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "On November 8, 2018, Syrian forces carried out a carefully planned special operation under the guidance of …
Militants attacked Syrian troops in Palmyra region
The clash of the government forces with the militants took place on Saturday morning in the south-east of Palmyra, the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties in Syria reported. "Today, at five o'clock in the …
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Russian cruise missiles hit ISIS near Palmyra (VIDEO)
The Admiral Essen frigate and the Krasnodar submarine have fired four Kalibr missiles at the facilities of the ISIS terror group (outlawed in Russia) located near the city of Palmyra, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "The Admiral …
Russian military to prevent Daesh’s retreat from Raqqa to Palmyra
Commanders of the Russian group of forces in Syria has taken measures to avert the withdrawal of the Islamic State militants from Raqqa towards Palmyra, which is located to the south, a source at the Russian Defense Ministry said, TASS …
Russia worried over Israel's strikes in Syria
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Israel's Ambassador to Moscow Gary Koren to protest an Israeli military strike near the Syrian city of Palmyra, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov …
Russian sappers discover over 120 explosive devices in Syria’s Palmyra
Russian sappers began demining the historical part and residential quarters in Syria’s Palmyra. Within the first day of their work they found more than 120 explosive devices and two ammunition depots, Colonel Valery …
Russia plays key role in offensive to liberate Palmyra
Russian aviation and Special Operations forces have made a considerable contribution to the defeat of ISIS near Palmyra," the head of the Main Operations Department at Russia’s General Staff, Lieutenant-General, Sergei …
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Russia-backed Syrian army completely liberates Palmyra from Daesh
The Syrian Army, supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces, has completed the operation to liberate the historic city of Palmyra from Daesh terrorists, according to the Kremlin spokesman citing Russian Defense Minister Sergei …
Syrian forces re-enter historic part of Palmyra
Syrian government forces battling the Daesh group re-entered Palmyra on Thursday in their quest to again take the historic town they had lost to the militants in December, Associated Press reported citing state media. The SANA news …
Syrian government forces capture Palmyra citadel from Daesh
Syrian government forces along with their allies have recaptured Palmyra citadel from Daesh on Wednesday, securing complete control of the firing range over the city of Palmyra, Sputnik reports. The government forces also took …
Syrian army destroys ISIS bomb-loaded vehicles near Palmyra
The Syrian army destroyed bomb-loaded armored vehicles, which the ISIS militants planned to use against the army positions near Palmyra, an informed source said. "At least two bomb-loaded armored vehicles with suicide attackers …
Daesh suffers more setbacks as the Syrian Army advances on Palmyra
Daesh setbacks continued on Friday, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Hezbollah advanced further east towards the ancient city of Palmyra, Al-Masdar reports. Led by their 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Al-Kalaabiyah …
ISIS carrying explosives to Palmyra
ISIS militants plan to deliver explosives to Syria’s Palmyra in order to inflict maximum damage on architectural landmarks before leaving the city, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "While the Syrian troops have been …
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ISIS destroy Palmyra's Roman amphitheatre
ISIS have destroyed part of the Roman amphitheatre in the ancient city of Palmyra, Syrian officials have confirmed. Syria’s antiquities chief, Maamoun Abdulkarim, said ISIS had demolished the Tetrapylon and …
Daesh plans to blow up Palmyra’s historical sites
Daesh is bringing large amounts of explosives to Palmyra, apparently with the aim to wipe out historical monuments in that city, Head of the Main Operations Department of Russia’s General Staff Lieutenant-General Sergey Rudskoy …