The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the information about the tragic incident in the Syrian Arab Republic. It is reported that, that four Russian soldiers were killed in Syria. Three more were injured and taken to the Russian hospital. They are fighting for their lives, doctors. On the state of the wounded are not currently reported in detail.
The submission states, that the victims were Russian military advisers, who ruled the fire CAA Battery.
According to specified data, Syrian army artillery battery, in which the location is a few Russian military instructors, It was attacked at night mobile militant groups. Events unfolded in the province of Deir ez-Zor. Militants used for pickups “bounce” and, Syrian sources reported, They opened fire on a military CAA and the Armed Forces of the caliber of small arms, mortars and grenade launchers.
Russian and Syrian troops took the fight. Artillery fire fighters were pushed back, but attempted a new attack – from another direction. As a result of the fight, two Russians were killed on the spot, five others received injuries of varying severity – mainly with shrapnel. The Russian Defense Ministry reported, during the night battle insurgents also suffered casualties – no less 43 dead.
What is known about the dead Russians? One died on the spot – sergeant, who served under the contract. is he – 1995 the year of birth. The second died in battle – lieutenant 1985 G. R. of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Both are presented to the state awards posthumously. These two died of wounds soldiers has not yet given.
According to some reports, The incident occurred a few days ago.
