- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Russia Appoints New Commander of Syrian Operation

© Photo : Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation / Go to the mediabankRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, inspects military service conditions for Russian personnel at the Hmeimim air base, during his working visit to Syria
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, inspects military service conditions for Russian personnel at the Hmeimim air base, during his working visit to Syria - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Lt. Gen. Alexander Zhuravlev replaced Col. Gen. Alexander Dvornikov as the commander of the Russian operation in Syria, according to a source.

A Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces during a combat flight to strike the Islamic State infrastructure facilities in Syria by OFAB-25-270 fragmentation high explosive bombs - Sputnik International
Six Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bombers Strike Daesh Targets in Syria
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Lt. Gen. Alexander Zhuravlev was appointed as the new commander of the Russian forces in Syria, a source familiar with the situation told RIA Novosti Friday.

Zhuravlev replaced Col. Gen. Alexander Dvornikov as the commander of the Russian operation in Syria.

"Lt. Gen. Alexander Zhuravlev has been appointed commander of the Russian forces in Syria. The appointment took place after Alexander Dvornikov has been appointed commander of [Russia's]Southern Military District," the source said.

Zhuravlev served as the chief of staff of the Southern Military District since September 2015.

In a place now called ISIS.  The road from Ar-Raqqa to Palmyra, over Deir ez-Zor - Sputnik International
Russian Military Drops 15 Tons of Aid on Syrian City of Deir Ez-Zor
Russia conducted an aerial campaign in Syria from September 30, 2015 until March 14, 2016, when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdraw most of the country's military contingent after accomplishing its objective.

Russia also organized a center for Syrian reconciliation at the Hmeymim airbase that is a platform for negotiations between the Syrian government and militant groups willing to lay down arms.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала