Russia says one its generals killed by mortar shelling in Syria
Mortar shelling was carried by the Islamic State near Syria's Deir al-Zor
Residents pray for victims at a makeshift altar, in an area that used to be a textile factory before it was destroyed in an earthquake, in Mexico City, September 24, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS/Carlos Jasso.
MOSCOW:
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that one its general lieutenants, Valeryi Asapov, was killed by mortar shelling in Syria, the TASS news agency reported.
Russia says has deployed forces to police Syria safe zones
The mortar shelling was carried by the Islamic State near Syria's Deir al-Zor, the ministry said.
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that one its general lieutenants, Valeryi Asapov, was killed by mortar shelling in Syria, the TASS news agency reported.
Russia says has deployed forces to police Syria safe zones
The mortar shelling was carried by the Islamic State near Syria's Deir al-Zor, the ministry said.