Over 30 Russian Airstrikes Hit ISIS In Central Syria

The airstrikes targeted hideouts of the terrorist group near the town of al-Resafa in the southern Raqqa countryside, close to the towns of Palmyra and al-Sukhnah in the eastern Homs countryside as well as in the desert of Mount Bushri in the southwestern countryside of Deir Ezzor.

The Russian Air Force and the Syrian Air Force intensified operations in the central region after two deadly attacks last week. Videos showing some of the recent Russian and Syria airstrikes have already surfaced online.

On March 24, ISIS cells abducted then executed two pro-government fighters near Palmyra. Four others were abducted then executed by the terrorists close to al-Sukhnah the following day, March 25. The group’s news agency, Amaq, released photos of the crime.

ISIS cells have been waging an insurgency in central Syria for over six years now. The terrorists receive serious support from their comrades in the northeastern region, which is held by the U.S. and its proxies.

In addition, Syrian and Russian officials have accused U.S. forces at the al-Tanf garrison in the southeastern region of training and even arming terrorists, including members of ISIS, on several occasions in the past.

Earlier this month, the Syrian Arab Army amassed a large force, including units from the elite 4th Armored Division, in the central region. Despite reports of a plan to launch a full-blown operation against ISIS cells, the military is yet to make a move.

Originally posted on SouthFront