Russia launched its aerial operation in Syria on September 30, 2015, at the request of President Bashar Assad. While targeting terrorist organizations, Russia also provides Syrian civilians with humanitarian aid, helps demine liberated areas, as well as monitor the Syrian ceasefire regime.
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A Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer bomber prepares for takeoff from the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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Military engineers of the Russian army's international demining center in eastern Aleppo.
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A Russian serviceman boxing at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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Russia's Su-25 aircraft take off from the Hmeimym airbase escorted by Syria's MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Russian soldiers provide bread to Palmyra residents after ancient city's liberation.
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Technical personnel near a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
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A Russian serviceman, second right, trains Syrian soldiers to search and detect explosive devices in Palmyra.
Russian demining squad in liberated Aleppo.
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A mechanic near a Su-34 multifunctional strike bomber at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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Servicemen play roller hockey aboard Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
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A motorized column prepares for a military parade marking the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian pilots prepare a Su-30 fighter for a mission at Hmeymim airbase.
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Military engineers of the Russian demining center with Syrian children in Aleppo.
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A Sukhoi Su-25 bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces prepares to take off from the Hmeymim airbase in Syria to return to Russia.
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MiG-29K fighter jet aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Russian military engineer demining areas in Aleppo with a dog.
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Russian servicemen eat lunch at the Hmeymim airbase.
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An army serviceman in a 82A APC of a mobile mechanical division during a rehearsal of the military parade devoted to the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian servicemen during workout at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian servicemen of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation.
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Pilot bear a Russian MI-8AMShT cargo and attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase.
