Russia: First Military Planes Leave in Syria Withdrawal

Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday its first group of planes left Syria, a move that came a day after President Vladimir Putin announced he was withdrawing most of his forces after a five-and-a-half-month operation. The aircraft left Hmeymim airbase in Syria's western Latakia province to fly back to Russia. Putin said Monday the "bulk" of his military contingent in Syria would leave now that they have largely fulfilled their tasks there. Angola's U.N....

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