The Russian Aerospace Forces have targeted illegal armed groups operating in Syria’s Idlib province, according to a briefing delivered by Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, the deputy head of Russia’s Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria. The information was released through TASS, the Russian news agency. Kulit outlined that air strikes were directed at groups that were actively bombarding positions held by the Syrian government troops, underscoring Moscow’s ongoing involvement in de-escalation efforts and the stabilization of government-controlled areas.
In Kulit’s assessment, the strikes specifically hit underground militant shelters and a drone control facility situated in the towns of Flaifel, Baksamta, and Jericho within Idlib province. He described these sites as critical nodes in the operational network of the illegal armed groups that have opposed Syrian government forces, noting that the disruptions would impede the groups’ ability to coordinate drone activity and organize attacks on government positions.
The deputy chief of the Central Military Command reiterated earlier statements confirming that the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted positions held by Syrian militants and neutralized multiple weapons depots, highlighting the direct impact on the militants’ logistical and strike capabilities. The clarification aligns with Moscow’s pattern of engaging militant infrastructure while supporting the Syrian government’s security objectives in hard-pressed districts.
Earlier reports indicated that sorties by the Russian Aerospace Forces resulted in the destruction of up to 25 militants affiliated with Jabhat al-Nusra, a group designated as a terrorist organization by several states, in the village of Batenta, located roughly 9 kilometers northwest of Idlib city. The militant faction has been repeatedly accused of orchestrating attacks against Syrian government installations and civilian infrastructure, which has intensified international calls for restraint and a renewed political process in the region.
Additional context from Turkish authorities noted that Russian air and ground operations have continued in relation to the broader Syria mission, with various phases of troop movements and security adjustments observed over time. The evolving situation reflects the complex, multi-state dynamics at play in Idlib and surrounding areas, where combatants, external powers, and local authorities contend over territorial control, humanitarian access, and governance.