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Putin reveals real cause of Palmyra events

Putin reveals real cause of Palmyra events

The situation in Palmyra is a result of discordant actions of the US-led coalition, Syrian authorities and Russia, the Russian President Vladimir Putin said.  "Everything that happens in Palmyra is the result …

Assad explains why ISIS attacked Palmyra

Assad explains why ISIS attacked Palmyra

ISIS terrorist group has attacked Palmyra in response to a successful advance of the Syrian government army in Aleppo, the Syrian President Bashar Assad said. "Because ISIS, if you look at the timing of their …

Syrian army trying to regain control of Palmyra

The Syrian Army has moved to the suburbs of Palmyra and is fighting ISIS, the governor of the Homs Province Governor Talal Barazi said. The decision was made in light of the enemy's "superior forces". …

Daesh captures Palmyra castle

Daesh captures Palmyra castle

Fighters of Daesh group have captured Palmyra castle overlooking the ancient city in eastern Syria, a news agency affiliated to the militants said on Sunday, CBC reports. Heavy Russian air strikes had pushed back the …

Russian bombardment forces Daesh out of Palmyra

Russian bombardment forces Daesh out of Palmyra

Russian airstrikes have forced Daesh fighters from the centre of the Unesco world heritage city of Palmyra in Syria, hours after they had attempted to retake it, The Guardian reports. The Russian attack forced the militants to …

Russian State Duma official killed in Syria

Russian State Duma official killed in Syria

Former assistant of the State Duma deputy from LDPR Mikhail Degtyarev, 38-year-old Sergey Morozov, was killed in Syria, media reported. The tragedy happened on March 9th. Morozov was killed when he fell …

Russia strikes Daesh targets in Syria

Russia strikes Daesh targets in Syria

Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers strike Daesh targets in Syria's Palmyra, Arak, As Sukhnah and At Tawbah, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "On July 21, six Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers conducted …

Mariinsky Theater orchestra to perform in Palmyra

Mariinsky Theater orchestra to perform in Palmyra

The Mariinsky Theater’s symphony orchestra under Valery Gergiyev is to give a concert titled ‘Prayer for Palmyra: Music Revives Ancient Walls’ at the world-famous amphitheater …