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File picture: Syrian forces gather at a palace complex on the western edge of Palmyra. Image Credit: REUTERS

Moscow: Russia’s defence ministry said Monday that it had killed “up to 200 fighters” in Syria during an air strike on a “terrorist” base northeast of Palmyra.

“After confirming data through multiple channels on the location of terrorist facilities, Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft carried out airstrikes,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that they “eliminated two hideouts” and “up to 200 militants”.