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.
© Sputnik / Ramil SitdikovA Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer bomber prepares for takeoff from the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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A Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer bomber prepares for takeoff from the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
© Sputnik / Ministry of defence of the Russian FederationMilitary engineers of the Russian army's international demining center in eastern Aleppo.
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Military engineers of the Russian army's international demining center in eastern Aleppo.
© Sputnik / Ramil SitdikovA Russian serviceman boxing at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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A Russian serviceman boxing at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
© Sputnik / Ministry of defence of the Russian FederationRussia's Su-25 aircraft take off from the Hmeimym airbase escorted by Syria's MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Russia's Su-25 aircraft take off from the Hmeimym airbase escorted by Syria's MiG-29 fighter jets.
© Sputnik / Mikhail VoskresenskiyRussian soldiers provide bread to Palmyra residents after ancient city's liberation.
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Russian soldiers provide bread to Palmyra residents after ancient city's liberation.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy VinogradovTechnical personnel near a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
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Technical personnel near a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria.
© Sputnik / Maksim BlinovA Russian serviceman, second right, trains Syrian soldiers to search and detect explosive devices in Palmyra.
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A Russian serviceman, second right, trains Syrian soldiers to search and detect explosive devices in Palmyra.
© Photo : Official VK account of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian FederationRussian demining squad in liberated Aleppo.
Russian demining squad in liberated Aleppo.
© Sputnik / Ramil SitdikovA mechanic near a Su-34 multifunctional strike bomber at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
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A mechanic near a Su-34 multifunctional strike bomber at the Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.
© Sputnik / Press service of the Northern Fleet/Andrey LuzikServicemen play roller hockey aboard Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Servicemen play roller hockey aboard Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
© Sputnik / Maxim BlinovA 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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A motorized column prepares for a military parade marking the 71st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War at the Hmeymim airbase.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy VinogradovRussian pilots prepare a Su-30 fighter for a mission at Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian pilots prepare a Su-30 fighter for a mission at Hmeymim airbase.
© Sputnik / Ministry of defence of the Russian FederationMilitary engineers of the Russian demining center with Syrian children in Aleppo.
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Military engineers of the Russian demining center with Syrian children in Aleppo.
© Photo : Press service of the Russian Defense MinistryA 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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A Sukhoi Su-25 bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces prepares to take off from the Hmeymim airbase in Syria to return to Russia.
© Sputnik / Press service of the Northern Fleet/Andrey LuzikMiG-29K fighter jet aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
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MiG-29K fighter jet aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser in the Mediterranean Sea.
© Sputnik / Ministry of defence of the Russian FederationRussian military engineer demining areas in Aleppo with a dog.
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Russian military engineer demining areas in Aleppo with a dog.
© Sputnik / Dmitriy VinogradovRussian servicemen eat lunch at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian servicemen eat lunch at the Hmeymim airbase.
© Sputnik / Maxim BlinovAn 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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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.
© Sputnik / Maxim BlinovRussian servicemen during workout at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Russian servicemen during workout at the Hmeymim airbase.
© Sputnik / Maxim BlinovRussian servicemen of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation.
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© Sputnik / Maxim Blinov
Russian servicemen of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation.
© Sputnik / Dmitry VinogradovPilot bear a Russian MI-8AMShT cargo and attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase.
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Pilot bear a Russian MI-8AMShT cargo and attack helicopter at the Hmeymim airbase.