Russia tragets Islamic State in Syria from 1500 km away
October 07, 2015  20:57
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Russia today launched rocket strikes on Islamic State group targets in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, about 1,500 km away.

Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said four warships fired 26 sea-based cruise missiles on 11 targets, destroying them and causing no civilian casualties. Meanwhile, Syrian ground troops have launched an offensive under Russian air cover, Syrian officials say. 

Photograph: Russian defence ministry/YouTube

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