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Syria war: Russians killed in militant raid

Russian military vehicles near Damascus. Moscow began its Syrian intervention in 2015. [Photo: Courtesy]

At least four Russian combatants have been killed by militants in the eastern Syrian province of Deir al-Zour.

Two military advisers died when the Syrian army battery they were directing was attacked. Five other Russians were injured and two died later of their wounds, the defence ministry said.

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