Number of the week: How many Syrian towns have Russian airstrikes aided?

March 16 2016

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the start of the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported on the achievements of the air campaign.According to Shoigu, with Russian support from the air, Syrian forces have managed to retake control of 400 settlements and over 10,000 square kilometers (3,860 square miles) of territory in Syria.

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Putin declared the start of the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria

As Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the start of the withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported on the achievements of the air campaign.

According to Shoigu, with Russian support from the air, Syrian forces have managed to retake control of 400 settlements and over 10,000 square kilometers (3,860 square miles) of territory in Syria.

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