Russian Air Force Striking Terrorists' Positions in Northwestern Syria

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Russian Air Force carried out several airstrikes, last night, against a terrorist group affiliated to the Free Syrian Army (FSA) that shot down Su-25 fighter jet over Eastern Idlib.

News ID: 68706

Date: 16 February 2018 - 16:18

The warplanes heavily bombarded the FSA-affiliated Jeish al-Nasr's positions on Thursday, killing several militants near the town of Al-Latamina.

Following the airstrikes, Jeish Al-Nasr issued a statement that mourned the death of five fighters that were killed in the air raid last night.

Several other militants were killed during the attack, including five members of Jeish Al-Izzah in Al-Latamina.

Local sources reported on Wednesday that Tahrir al-Sham has sent several trucks to Taftanaz airbase and took out a large number of helicopter and fighter jet parts and equipment.

They added that the terrorists transfer the remnants of the helicopters in Taftanaz airbase in Idlib to the Turkish borders for sale.

Some reports also said that Tahrir al-Sham has embarked on looting the airbase after the Turkish army's plots to establish a military base in the region were revealed.