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Russia to continue air strikes against Daesh in Syria: Media

Moscow - Pankov was speaking a day after President Vladimir Putin announced that "the main part" of the Russian military contingent in Syria would begin to withdraw.

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Published: Tue 15 Mar 2016, 1:48 PM

Last updated: Tue 15 Mar 2016, 3:50 PM

The Russian air force will continue striking targets in Syria linked to Daesh and other terrorist groups despite a partial withdrawal, the RIA news agency quoted Russian Deputy Defence Minister Nikolai Pankov as saying on Tuesday.
Pankov was speaking a day after President Vladimir Putin announced that "the main part" of the Russian military contingent in Syria would begin to withdraw.
"Certain positive results have been achieved. A real chance has emerged to put an end to this long-running standoff," RIA quoted Pankov as saying at a "mission accomplished" ceremony at Russia's air base in Hmeymim, Syria.
"But it is still early to talk about victory over terrorism. The Russian aviation group has the task to continue carrying out strikes on terrorist facilities."


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