Russian aerospace forces carried out strikes against militant sites in Syria, focusing on areas within Homs and Deir ez-Zor provinces. The information was provided by Major General Yuri Popov, deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of Warring Parties. Command briefings through TASS confirmed that the actions targeted several established bases used by militants who had relocated from the Al-Tanf region and were sheltering in difficult-to-reach zones of the Al-Amur mountain range in Homs and in Deir ez-Zor province. The operation aimed at dismantling independent militant networks that had attempted to regroup after disengaging from the border area near Al-Tanf. [Source: Russian Center for Reconciliation]
According to representatives of the Russian forces, four identified militant bases were neutralized after intelligence indicated their relocation to the Al-Amur mountain area and neighboring districts within Homs and Deir ez-Zor. The strikes were described as precise and aimed at preventing further incursions against Russian military personnel and allied forces operating in the region. The emphasis was on eliminating bases that had become safe havens for groups that previously fled from Al-Tanf and then sought concealment in hard-to-reach terrain. [Source: Ministry of Defense]
On June 3, Russian aviation reportedly targeted locations where militants who had left Al-Tanf were sheltering in the rugged Al-Amur ranges near Homs. These strikes were part of ongoing efforts to degrade militant capabilities and disrupt planned attacks against Russian forces and allied partners in Syria. The operational rationale highlighted the need to reduce the risk of cross-border militant activity and to support stabilization efforts in the affected areas. [Source: Defense Ministry briefing]
In related remarks, Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, noted that new training camps for militants have emerged in Afghanistan. He indicated that intelligence tracks show that some terror groups have been moved from Syria and Iraq to reinforce efforts in other theaters. His comments underscored a broader assessment of militant mobility and the interconnected nature of regional security challenges. [Source: Security Council statements]
Earlier communications from the Ministry of Defense outlined concerns about militant plans to organize attacks against Russian forces in Syria. The statements reflected ongoing vigilance and a multi-layered approach to counterterrorism that combines air operations, ground reconnaissance, and interagency coordination to deter threats before they materialize. The policy emphasis remains on preventing harm to personnel and stabilizing areas where stabilization is possible. [Source: Defense Ministry briefings]