Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit, who serves as the deputy head of Russia’s Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria (CPVS), reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted three air strikes targeting militant sites in Idlib province. The claim, attributed to Kulit, suggested the strikes aimed at preventing future armed provocations by terrorist groups operating in the region. According to his account, an ammunition depot, a training camp, and a militant stronghold were among the facilities damaged or destroyed. [Attribution: CPVS statement via RIA News]
The spokesperson indicated that the actions were taken with the objective of stopping further attacks on government forces and civilian infrastructure. The emphasis was on disrupting the logistical and operational capabilities of groups deemed terrorists by Russian authorities. [Attribution: CPVS statement via RIA News]
Earlier reports noted that the Russian Aerospace Forces had hit positions held by Syrian militants and had destroyed multiple weapons depots. The information points to ongoing Russian-led military activity in Idlib as part of broader efforts to curb militant activity in the area. [Attribution: RIA News]
There were additional accounts from prior reporting that Russian forces in Syria had targeted militants associated with Jabhat al-Nusra, a group that the Russian government classifies as a banned organization. It was claimed that up to 25 fighters were killed in the village of Batenta, located about 9 kilometers northwest of Idlib city. The militants were described as responsible for assaults against Syrian government positions and civilian infrastructure. [Attribution: RIA News]
In related developments, there were references to statements from Turkey regarding the withdrawal of troops from Syria, underscoring the shifting dynamics and regional considerations that accompany ongoing operations and the mosaic of actors involved in the conflict. [Attribution: RIA News]