Russian airstrikes kill 100 terrorists in Syria

Russia says its fighter jets have conducted 158 air raids against terrorist targets in Syria's central province of Homs over the past 24 hours, leaving at least 100 Takfiri terrorists dead.

According to the reports, the Russian center for reconciliation of the warring sides in Syria said Russian Aerospace Forces made 40 sorties near the ancient city of Palmyra in Homs over the past 24 hours.

"Strikes were carried out on 158 terrorist targets, resulting in 100 militants killed,” the website of the Russian Defense Ministry quoted the center as saying.

“Four tanks, three artillery mounts, four ammo storage depots and five motor vehicles” were also destroyed in the air attacks, according to the center.

The news comes as Syrian forces have gained more grounds against the ISIL Takfiri terrorists in their battle around Palmyra.

The troops managed to recapture the town of al-Amiriyah, which is located on the northern outskirts of Palmyra, on Saturday following fierce clashes with ISIL terrorists.

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