Russia: Military Planes Carrying Refugee Supplies to Syria

Two Russian military cargo planes carrying 80 tons of humanitarian aid have arrived in Syria to set up a tent camp for more than 1,000 refugees, as the main Syrian opposition group blasted Moscow over its military presence in the predominantly Arab country.   Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said Saturday the humanitarian aid included materials for setting up camp, including beds, mattresses, stoves, water cisterns and food. U.S. President Barack Obama has...

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