Syrian, Russian paratroopers carry out drill in second joint exercise this month
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(Worthy News) – Hundreds of Syrian paratroopers took part in a joint drill with their Russian counterparts in the war-torn country in the second joint maneuver this month, state media reported.
The agency did not give further details in its Saturday night report about the drill or say where it took place. It said the aim was to train Syrian paratroopers on how to respond in varied circumstances.
Russia is a main backer of President Bashar Assad and has a broad presence in Syria where an 11-year conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced half the country’s pre-war population. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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