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International Journalists Tour Russia's Syrian Air Base

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On Thursday, the Russian military gave international journalists the opportunity to take a look at the conditions on the ground at the Russian Aerospace Force aviation group's Hmeymim airbase, located outside Latakia.

On Thursday, the Russian military gave international journalists the opportunity to take a look at the conditions on the ground at the Russian Aerospace Force aviation group's Hmeymim airbase, located outside Latakia.

© Russian Defense MinistryJournalists filming a report as two Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft roar overhead.
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Journalists filming a report as two Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft roar overhead.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists had the opportunity to inspect Russian aircraft and support equipment at the base up close.
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Journalists had the opportunity to inspect Russian aircraft and support equipment at the base up close.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists were also given an opportunity to see the living conditions for Russian servicemen stationed at the base, and to get a sense of the atmosphere during preparations for the Russian Air Force's bombing missions, aimed at the destruction of ISIL infrastructure.
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Journalists were also given an opportunity to see the living conditions for Russian servicemen stationed at the base, and to get a sense of the atmosphere during preparations for the Russian Air Force's bombing missions, aimed at the destruction of ISIL infrastructure.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryReporter and cameraman inspect one of the Russian planes up close and personal.
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Reporter and cameraman inspect one of the Russian planes up close and personal.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalists observing a Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft as it prepares for takeoff.
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Journalists observing a Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft as it prepares for takeoff.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryA journalist reporting just a few steps in front of one of the Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-27 multirole fighters stationed at the Hmeymim airbase.
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A journalist reporting just a few steps in front of one of the Russian Airforce Sukhoi Su-27 multirole fighters stationed at the Hmeymim airbase.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryReporters gather to speak with Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov.
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Reporters gather to speak with Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov.
© Photo : Russian Defense MinistryJournalist filming a Su-25 close air support aircraft as it lands at the Hmeymim airbase outside Latakia, Syria.
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Journalist filming a Su-25 close air support aircraft as it lands at the Hmeymim airbase outside Latakia, Syria.
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