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The first group of Russian aircraft from the Hmeimim Airbase departs for home bases in Russia. (Still from video published by the Russian Defense Ministry on its official YouTube channel).
- Categories: Unrest, Conflicts & War
- Location: Syria
- Event date: 15.03.2016
- Date published: 15.03.2016
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Russian Defence Ministry
- Original: Digital
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