Map of Deir Ezzor, Syria, locating an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and a counterstrike by the US-led coalition that backs the group
Moscow Times: Russia Acknowledges Possible Syria Deaths as Evidence of Mercenary Fatalities Mounts
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has acknowledged that up to five Russians may have died in U.S. airstrikes in Syria earlier this month.
U.S. airstrikes were reported to have killed up to 200 mercenaries attempting to take over a Syrian oil refinery on Feb. 7. The Kremlin denies any official link to the fighters.
Reports of hundreds of Russian deaths is “classic disinformation,” Maria Zakharova told reporters during a press briefing on Thursday.
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WNU Editor: There are reports that 300 Russian contractors were killed or wounded in last week's US Strikes .... Russian toll in Syria battle was 300 killed and wounded: sources (Reuters). The Kremlin is denying these reports .... Reports of scores of Russians killed in Syria are disinformation by anti-govt forces -- Moscow (RT). More denials here .... Diplomat slams reports on numerous Russian deaths in Syria as terrorist-produced fake news (TASS).
More News On The Kremlin Acknowledging That Five Russians May Have Died In U.S. Airstrikes In Syria Earlier This Month.
Russia says U.S. airstrike killed 5 of its citizens -- CBS/AP
Moscow says five citizens likely killed in US Syria strikes -- AFP
US strike may have killed 5 Russian citizens in Syria, foreign ministry says -- FOX News
Five Russian citizens killed in US strike in Syria: Report -- Washington Examiner
Russian mother grieves for son killed by US strike in Syria -- AP
Kremlin Is Aloof as Wounded Return After Fighting U.S. in Syria -- Bloomberg
Mercenaries Killed in Syria Were Part of Russian-Backed Hybrid Force -- Washington Free Beacon
Did U.S. Air Power (Think F-15s and B-52s) Kill Russian Mercenaries in Syria? -- Dave Majumdar, National Interest
