Russian bombers destroy IS positions in Syria

MOSCOW, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Russian long-range Tupolev-22M3 bombers launched raids on so-called Islamic State (IS) positions in Deir Az-Zour province, Syria, the ministry of defense said Friday.
The bomber destroyed IS positions in Abbas area in Deir Az-Zour, it added.
Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, which took off from Hmaimeem air base in Syria, proviced protection for the Russian bombers.
The long-range bombers returned to their base inside Russia, added the ministry.
The Russian bombers have been launching raids on IS targets for six days now. (end) as.bs