Russia Airstrikes

Informed source to MNA:

No Iranian forces harmed in Syria missile attacks

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – An informed source told Mehr News on Mon. that foreign media reports on Iranian advisory forces coming under missile fire in Syria’s Hama is false.

Russian strategic bombers destroy ISIL positions,ammunition stockpiles

MOSCOW, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Russian strategic bombers destroyed ISIL command posts and members on the western bank of the Euphrates River in the province of Deir Ezzor.

Leader’s advisor:

Diplomatic efforts complement Resistance victories

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Leader's senior advisor Ali Akbar Velayati, while praising victories of the Resistance Movement in the region, said diplomatic efforts would supplement recent triumphs.

Russian bombers launch strike on ISIL

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – ISIL arms and ammunition depots, as well as fortified areas in Deir ez-Zor have been targeted by Russian strategic bombers.

Russian Defense Ministry:

180 ISIL terrorists killed in Deir Ezzor

MOSCOW, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry said that some 180 ISIL terrorists, most of them are foreign mercenaries, were killed in Russian airstrikes that targeted the terrorist organization’s positions in Deir Ezzor during the past 24 hours.

ISIL siege of Deir Ezzor Airport broken

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) - Inflicting the excruciating defeat on ISIL terrorists group Syrian government forces have broken the ISIL siege of Deir Ezzor Airport and the city districts of Hrabesh and Tahtouh.

ISIL war minister killed in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – About 40 ISIL militants, including four influential warlords which some are US trained, were destroyed in Russian air strike near Deir Ezzor, Russian Defense Ministry revealed Friday.

Over 800 ISIL terrorists, tens of tanks destroyed in Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Syrian army supported by Russian warplanes has conducted a major operation to eliminate Daesh's most battle-tested and well-armed unit in Tell Ghanem al-Ali on Euphrates River.

Russian airstrikes kill 120 ISIL terrorists fleeing from Raqqa

MOSCOW, May 27 (MNA) – The Russian Aerospace Forces have destroyed some 120 ISIL militants trying to escape the violent group's self-proclaimed capital city of Raqqa in Syria, a military source told Sputnik.

Russian bombers destroy ISIL command posts, arms depots in Deir ez-Zor

MOSCOW, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Six Russian Tu-22M3 bombers carried out on Monday airstrikes against new ISIL targets in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province destroying two command posts, arms depots, a large number of military equipment and terrorists, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Russian air fighters target ISIL targets in Deir ez-Zor

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Six Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers have launched airstrikes on ISIL targets in Syria's city of Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Homs Governor:

Some 80% of Palmyra residents evacuated, rest still in danger

MOSCOW, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Syrian government forces managed to evacuate some 80 percent of Palmyra population, the fate of the rest is cause for concerns, Homs Governor Talal Barazi announced.

Russian jets deliver 64 strikes on militants near Palmyra, shielding the city

MOSCOW, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Russian Aerospace Forces delivered 64 airstrikes on militants and thwarted their attempt to break into Palmyra during the night.

30 Nusra members, including commanders, eliminated in Syria

MOSCOW, Nov. 17 (MNA) – At least 30 militants from the Jabhat Fatah al Sham were eliminated as a result of airstrikes launched from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.

Russian airstrikes in Syria ‘targeted, proportionate, verified'

MOSCOW, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Russia's deputy foreign minister underscored that Moscow conducts only pinpoint airstrikes in Syria.

Russian Defense Ministry refutes reports of striking Aleppo residential district

MOSCOW, Aug. 19 (MNA) –The Russian Defense Ministry denies Western media reports of its alleged role in an airstrike on the residential neighborhood of the Syrian city of Aleppo, ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Friday.

Russian Su-34 jets deployed in Iran conduct airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

MOSCOW, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Russian Su-34 jets deployed in Iran conducted airstrikes against Daesh in Syria's Deir ez-Zor, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Russia Defense Min.:

Russian bombers target ISIL positions near Deir Ezzor

MOSCOW, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Six Russian Tu-22M3 bombers carried out airstrikes on ISIL positions near the city of Deir Ezzor on Sunday, Russian Defense Ministry announced in a statement.

Russia to turn Hmeymim Base in Syria into fully-operational facility

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The first deputy chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of the Federation Council (the upper house of Russia's parliament), said that Russia plans to turn the Hmeymim base in Syria into a fully operational base.

Syrian, Russian aviation attack terrorist convoys in Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Aug. 10 (MNA) – At least 40 armored vehicles and artillery belonging to terrorist groups to the west and south of Aleppo, were destroyed by the systematic bombing of the Syrian and Russian air forces.

Shamkhani:

Russia's withdrawal from Syria ‘no surprise move’

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – SNSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani said Wed. the withdrawal of Moscow’s military contingent in Syria has been done with coordination and according to previous schedule.

Russian diplomat slams Turkey’s policy toward Syria

ZANJAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Meeting the businessmen of Iranian city of Zanjan, on Tuesday, Russian ambassador to Tehran commented on the latest of Syrian crisis.

First Russian aircraft fleet return from Syria

MOSCOW, Mar. 15 (MNA) – A first group of Russian military aircraft arrived back in Russia today from the Jmeymin airbase, in the northern Syrian province of Lattakia, after nearly six months of anti-terrorist operations.

Syria new quagmire for Saudis: Amir-abdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Deputy FM Amir-abdollahian commented on the latest developments in the ME in his interview with a monthly paper in Tehran.

'NATO pretends to fight terrorism in Syria'

MOSCOW, Feb. 08 (MNA) –Thanks to Russia's anti-terrorist support, the Syrians in a few months verified that it is possible to beat that scourge, and now they think about their country's future, said a Russian military source.

Pause in Syria peace talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, announced that the dialogue to end the conflict in the Levantine country will be in a temporary pause, until February 25.