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Syria, Russia launch joint military operations against IS in E. Syria

Damascus, Apr 21 (UNI) Syrian and Russian forces on Sunday carried out military operations against IS strongholds in eastern Syria, according to the Syrian Defense Ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said the operations, which involved warplanes, drones, and artillery, were conducted in the countryside of the eastern province of Deir al-Zour and the ancient city of Tadmur in the eastern countryside of Homs province.
The operations led to the destruction of several IS headquarters and the elimination of dozens of IS members, including the group's leaders, according to the ministry.
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