Russian, Turkish jets strike IS in Syria

Russian and Turkish jets have reportedly bombed the Syrian town of al-Bab, targetting Islamic State fighters.

This photo provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service shows an Islamic State group target in Syria hit by a Russian air strike on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

This photo provided by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service shows an Islamic State group target in Syria hit by a Russian air strike on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Source: AAP

Russian and Turkish jets carried out air strikes on Islamic State targets near the Syrian town of al-Bab, Interfax news agency reports citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

"As a result of this joint operation, Russian jets destroyed three command and communication points, as well as several militant strongholds," Interfax quoted the ministry as saying on Thursday.


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Published 27 January 2017 7:34am
Updated 27 January 2017 7:44pm
Source: AAP

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